Teacher of Science

The Sutton Academy, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, Fixed term contract 1 January 2026 to 31 August 2026 (Possibility of a permanent position)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term contract 1 January 2026 to 31 August 2026 (Possibility of a permanent position)
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary:MPS/UPS

Employer:The Sutton Academy

Location:St Helens, Merseyside

Contract Type:Full Time, Fixedterm contract 1 January 2026 to 31 August 2026(Possibility of a permanent position)

Start Date:1 January 2026

The Principal and Governors are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join a strong department on its journey to outstanding. This role will suit either newly or recently qualified, enthusiastic and aspirational teachers or those with excellent practice who wish to share their expertise and make a difference. The Academy offers a bespoke CPD and coaching programme, which is evidence informed and grounded in the latest research.

You will be joining an established faculty of Science which prides itself on a collaborative approach to curriculum development. All teachers within the faculty show an unwavering commitment to professional development so they can be the best for our students.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking teacher who is fully committed to being the best practitioner they can be so they can make a difference to the students at The Sutton Academy.

To find out about the academy or for more information about the role, please visit www.thesuttonacademy.org.uk/joiningus/vacancies

How to Apply:

Applications should be returned to vacancies@thesuttonacademy.org.uk

Closing date: 17 November 2025

Interview date: TBC

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. The Sutton Academy is committed to equal opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, The Sutton Academy will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

What the school offers its staff

Our 1,500 strong workforce is our greatest asset. Our teachers and support staff all play a pivotal role in enabling ouryoung learners to fulfil their potential in life.

At The Challenge Academy Trust wewant to embed a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. Our staff workload, wellbeing and benefits offer demonstrates our commitment to ensure we can:

• Provide a workload that is fair and reasonable.
• Foster an environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• Develop employee’s personal and professional skills & knowledge continuously throughout their careers.
• Provide structured routes for career progression
• Reward people fairly with transparent and appropriate pay and conditions of service alongside additional benefits.

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

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. The Sutton Academy is committed to equal opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About The Sutton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Sutton Academy website
• Email address: vacancies@thesuttonacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-sutton-academy

The Sutton Academy opened in September 2010 and is on a successful improvement journey having recently received an excellent ‘good’ judgement, the first in its history, and securing its best ever results in 2022.

We have a clear vision at the academy for students to achieve in all areas of academy life whilst nurturing their talents and passions. The academy ethos is built around the highest expectations of all and we see it as our duty to ensure that students have the best life chances possible; leaving the academy well prepared to take their place in the world. We strive for the best possible levels of achievement for all our students and are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching and learning. In return we have very clear expectations of student behaviour and commitment to learning.

Our students benefit from a modern learning environment with outstanding facilities. This helps to create a vibrant and positive learning community which is friendly, caring and purposeful.

We are aspirational for our students and see it as our duty to ensure they leave the academy as confident and responsible adults who are empowered to make real choices in their lives.

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