Teacher of Science

The Elland Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 6DQ

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 3.30 pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

In the role of Teacher of Science you will:

• carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with academy policies, under the direction of the Principal

• promote the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning of Science, including preparation, evaluation, and action planning

• model the vision and values of the academy

• be part of the team driving the development of the academy to become and remain an ‘outstanding’ academy

• receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance within the academy systems

• contribute, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation

• take into account and constantly reviewing academy contextual factors and prior attainment when planning and teaching lessons

• work in a cross-curricular way to support Science across the academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery

• recognise, promote, and celebrate diversity

What the school offers its staff

The Elland Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School catering for schools and academies across Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees. At the Elland, the child is at the centre of everything we do. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that supports the various needs of the learners that come to us. Our learning is highly personalised to match student needs and is supported by a specialist team of staff to cater for learners aged 4 to 19 years. Our academy is a welcoming, safe and caring environment that successfully nurtures the needs of every member of its community. We aim to support our students to feel valued and enabled to make positive choices regarding their learning and interactions with others. We are driven by our values of respect for all, high aspirations and providing positive experiences to ensure success for all our young people and to transition them into life as responsible members of society. At the Elland, we believe all students can achieve.

You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, staff, families and the wider community. We value kindness and seek to create an academy where staff feel supported and students feel safe. If you feel you would be the right fit for this role then we would very much like to hear from you.

Inclusion is integral to Delta Academies Trust: Our Alternative Provision Free Schools widen the opportunities to succeed and achieve, for all learners who experience challenge in mainstream provision. This includes children that are subject to one off, short term, or rare difficulties, to complex SEMH pupils and pupils on the low end of the autistic spectrum. In addition, the provision will provide additional capacity for vulnerable, disadvantaged, disaffected pupils who are not sustaining age related progress and are at risk of exclusion.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Elland Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 10 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Elland Academy website
• Email address: barrattn@ellandacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2127010
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-elland-academy

The Elland Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School catering for schools and academies across Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees. At the Elland, the child is at the centre of everything we do. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that supports the various needs of the learners that come to us. Our learning is highly personalised to match student needs and is supported by a specialist team of staff to cater for learners aged 4-19 years. Our academy is a welcoming, safe and caring environment that successfully nurtures the needs of every member of its community. We aim to support our students to feel valued and enabled to make positive choices regarding their learning and interactions with others. We are driven by our values of respect for all, high aspirations and providing positive experiences to ensure success for all our young people and to transition them into life as responsible members of society. At the Elland, we believe all students can achieve.

Arranging a visit to The Elland Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email barrattn@ellandacademy.org.uk.

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