Teacher of Science - Tewkesbury Academy
Tewkesbury
Post Title (Subject) Teacher of Science (Science)
Grade £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3)
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 15/05/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 01/09/2026
Job Title: Teacher of Science
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week.
Flexible Working: Applications for 0.5 FTE and above will be considered for the right candidate – please state your preferred working pattern within your application.
Provisional Start Date: September 2026
Your opportunity to deliver outstanding Science lessons and inspire the next generation of scientists
We are looking for an inspirational Teacher of Science with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your subject expertise to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they grow into confident, capable young adults.
About you
You will be:
a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification, with strong subject knowledge in Science.
able to deliver the Science curriculum and consistently teach high-quality lessons across relevant key stages, fostering curiosity and a love of scientific learning.
able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked-after children, SEND, EAL, and high-attaining students.
a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
able to recognise, value and support opportunities beyond the classroom, contributing to enrichment, STEM activities, clubs, trips and wider experiences that enhance students’ science learning.
empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the growth of others within the Science team and wider academy.
highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards, with achievements and contributions that are substantial and sustained if applying as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Tewkesbury Academy:
Tewkesbury Academy is an exciting place to learn and work within Gloucestershire with just over 1,000 pupils and 160 colleagues. We serve the distinctive town of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, with its renowned historical, musical and ecological festivals each year.
The sense of community and connectedness is strong at the academy, as is support from the wider business community, and this is reflected in the plethora of personal development opportunities at the school.
Being ready, respectful and responsible is a key tenet of life at Tewkesbury Academy, where we provide a calm and supportive environment and expect commitment and hard work from students and staff alike to ensure that they feel supported and challenged to produce their best.
Why CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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