Teacher of Science

The Birley Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  14 May 2025 at 5pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 31,650 - 49,084

Teacher of Science job summary

The Birley Academy is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 and contribute to the continued success of our science department.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong subject knowledge across science disciplines
• Delivers engaging, practical, and mixed ability lessons
• Supports students to achieve and exceed their potential
• Is a team player, keen to contribute to a culture of high expectations

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive school environment
• Excellent CPD and opportunities for career progression
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About The Birley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1091 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Birley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-birley-academy

The Birley Academy is a popular secondary academy in the southeast of Sheffield. We have a modern building set on a pleasant campus with excellent facilities.

We believe that our students are entitled to nothing but the best and are fully committed to transforming the school into an exceptional place to learn.

We can offer you students who are keen to become their best selves; student who will make you remember why working in a school is so special; staff who are hardworking and who want the best for our school; a

leadership team who are passionate and dedicated to making The Birley Academy brilliant and a supportive and aspirational Trust.

Our vision is simple: to ensure that we constantly challenge ourselves and our students to aspire to our very best, enjoying learning and being active members of the learning community. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we work with all stakeholders including parents, local businesses, community leaders and our partner primaries to represent and best meet the needs of our students.

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