Teacher of Science
The Mirfield Free Grammar, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
10 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
24 February 2025
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of Science job summary
This is a truly exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Science teaching specialist to work as part of the Science department at The Mirfield Free Grammar part of Great Heights Academy Trust. You will be instrumental in inspiring and motivating our students. You will play a key role in helping to drive the Academy forward, raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for students.
We are looking to recruit a teaching professional who is truly passionate about teaching Science from KS3 to KS5. We are looking for someone who wants to inspire, who is committed to developing students; someone who is excited by learning and has a desire to develop a career within an ambitious Multi-Academy Trust. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven by the desire to deliver outstanding Teaching and Learning.
In return you will work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.
As standard, we offer ongoing Continuous Professional Development covering all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership, preparing you for the next phase of your career. We are confident that new teachers joining our school will feel welcomed from the moment they start their journey with us, and we absolutely encourage prospective applicants to visit our school prior to applying if they wish.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
GDPR Disclaimer: Please note and appreciate that whilst we review all CV’s and applications, due to the high volume that we receive on a regular basis, we can only respond to candidates that have been successful with their application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 14 working days of your application, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (May 2018) (replacing the Data Protection Act 1998) we will permanently delete information for all unsuccessful applications and we will not keep candidate information on file for future vacancies at this stage of our process.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Parents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children within the Academy. Consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff. The Academy encourages parents and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries which may affect their wellbeing. All concerns are referred to the members of staff who are our trained designated Safeguarding Officers working as the school's Safeguarding Team.
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.
About The Mirfield Free Grammar
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Mirfield Free Grammar website (opens in new tab)
Founded in 1667 The Mirfield Free Grammar has a long-established tradition of success and promotes values such as respect, integrity, teamwork and aspiration.
The MFG is a vibrant learning environment; everything we do, every decision we make is focused on the students and how we can inspire them to achieve the very best for themselves both academically and personally.
With excellent commuter links, we are situated just 10 minutes away from the M62 and 20 minutes from the M1.
In February 2020, Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' in all four categories, reflecting the rapid improvements made over the past year across the school.
"Pupils are clear about what is expected of them. They have positive attitudes to learning and work hard.”
"Good progress is being made in increasing numbers in coming years."
"A better curriculum has led to effective learning. Behaviour in class has improved considerably. Staff have high expectations for all pupils."
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