Teacher of Science (with Physics specialism)

Manor Drive Secondary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EP

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter or September 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) ECT/MPS/UPS with the possibility of an appropriate TLR for extra responsiblity

Teacher of Science (with Physics specialism) job summary

Teacher of Science (desired specialism in Physics)

Start date Easter or September 2026 - an appropriate TLR for additional responsibility for the right candidate.

Manor Drive Secondary Academy is a new school in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The school welcomed its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students in September 2022 and is adding a new Year Group each September until full. Manor Drive is an ideal place to enhance your career, in a committed team with high expectations. Whilst being an innovative and dynamic Academy, we have traditional values and high standards both for our students and staff. Staff are extremely supportive with ambitions of exceptional outcomes for all.

We are looking for:

• A well qualified, industrious team player who has a passion for Science and the ability to bring it to life in the classroom.
• The ability to teach Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• The capability to support and challenge students enabling them to achieve outstanding results.
• The ability to be flexible and willingness to embark on a new challenge

This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Manor Drive Secondary Academy! If you are ready to play a vital role in ensuring we provide outstanding education to our young people we welcome your application!

There are so many benefits of working at MDSA!

• All teaching staff and some support staff (depending on role) are provided with a touch screen laptop.
• We have a lovely staff gym with brand new facilities which is available to all staff.
• We have an Employees Assistance Programme which is available to all staff, which offers free legal advice, money advice and personal support and guidance.
• Multiple staff rooms across the building.
• Free car parking on site.
• Seasonal and ad-hoc staff incentives, such as Christmas Staff Advent Calendar, staff breakfasts, coffee mornings and other staff organised events.
• Excellent professional development, guidance and support from an in house Professional Tutor and Coach.

To arrange a tour of the school prior to application please email pnoble@manordrivesecondary.org.uk

Please apply via MyNew Term www.mynewterm.com Informal queries should be directed to Penny Noble, PA to the Headteacher, pnoble@manordrivesecondary.org.uk

Closing date: 10am on Monday 9 February 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

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

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.

About Manor Drive Secondary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Drive Secondary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-drive-secondary-academy

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