Teacher of Science
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Sepetember 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of Science job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Science, ideally with a Physics specialism. However, we would also warmly welcome applications from Biology specialists who are willing and able to deliver Physics at Key Stage 4.
You will be committed to securing the very best outcomes for pupils, and if this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you. You will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, and will adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
This is a permanent full‑time role, starting from 1 September 2026.
About us
The Trinity Catholic School a Voluntary Academy is a secondary and sixth-form school located in Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school. Our school is a great place to work because we are a high-achieving, values-driven community that nurtures students’ academic, musical and personal growth, making it an inspiring and rewarding place to work.
We are part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi‑Academy Trust, bringing together 36 Catholic primary and secondary schools across Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
You will:
- Be an excellent practitioner with a passion for Science.
- Ideally be a Physics specialist, or a Biology specialist who is confident and willing to deliver Physics at KS4.
- Be a creative, talented and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching.
- Be forward‑thinking, with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
- Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education within the school and the wider Trust.
- Be committed to raising standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management.
- Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding and enjoyable experience for all.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team.
What’s in it for you?
- A salary of £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (Main Pay Scale)
- Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
- A team of talented and highly committed staff within a supportive working environment.
- Commitment to nationally agreed terms and conditions for teachers’ pay.
- Fantastic benefits, including:
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- High‑quality CPD opportunities tailored to your professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial and legal support
- Staff benefits including discounts and a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
- A welcoming community of enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues and a leadership team that values your expertise
Closing date: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 9am.
Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what a warm and welcoming place our school is. We encourage you to contact Mrs Hay on l.hay@trinity.nottingham.sch.uk or call 0115 929 6251 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.
You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust. We warmly welcome applicants of all cultures, ethnicities and beliefs, including those of all faiths and those with no faith, who are supportive of our Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of our students within our schools.
Our Trust is committed to being a supportive, inclusive and caring community, where every member of staff feels a strong sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from those with a disability or long‑term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre‑employment checks, including online searches, will be required in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy website
The Trinity Catholic School serves the children and families of the City of Nottingham and its surrounding areas. Situated in Aspley on a split site in the East of the city, we work with the parishes of St Teresas of Lisieux in Aspley, St Augustine’s in St Anns, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Bulwell and St Mary’s in Hyson Green. Renowned for consistently high academic outcomes, the school prides itself on excellent pastoral care and standards of behaviour whilst working to meet the school mission statement:
“This Catholic School will seek to educate the whole person, academically, morally, socially and spiritually through the example of Jesus Christ and the witness of committed capable teachers”.
Trinity has 1129 pupils including 230 in the Sixth Form. The school holds a number of awards including; Leading Edge Partnership School, Heathy Schools, International School Award, Arts Mark Gold, Sims Partner School, Sports Mark and Career Mark highlighting the breadth of quality within the school and areas of expertise. The school was inspected in October 2008 by OFSTED and judged to be Outstanding. On our last Diocesan Canonical Inspection we were judged as Outstanding (November 2014).
The school promotes involvement in a broad range of extra-curricular activities and celebrates the successes of our children and young people via the school website as well as in school. We promote opportunities both within and outside of the classroom to ensure that all children experience an excellent, rich and varied education to ensure that they are prepared for life after school in further education, employment or training.
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