Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 6QD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7936ab0b-23e8-44b6-8042-8ecdb610e2fc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science for a temporary maternity cover role within the Science Department. Our ideal candidate will be a high-impact teacher, someone with an infectious passion for their subject, who can teach high quality lessons and deliver strong outcomes with their classes. Applications are invited from both newly qualified and experienced professionals.
The successful candidate will be joining a well-established and successful department. There is a real sense of teamwork and leaders throughout the department are always on hand to offer support and advice, no matter what their subject specialism. The department offers a range of CPD and networking opportunities and staff development is at the heart of what we do. You will be working in a fantastic environment with good facilities and an embedded scheme of learning, although of course we are always striving to improve and implement innovative ideas and creative teaching and learning strategies.
The successful candidate will play a full and active role in the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school, including the excellentrange of experiences beyond the classroom which wealready offer. If you embrace
collaborative working and welcome the opportunity to develop as a practitioner, we offer a comprehensive
induction and CPD programme for all staff, support with further training for newly qualified teachers and outstanding, well-equipped facilities.
We are determined that the successful candidate will have:
• A passion for teaching in their specialist subject.
• Evidence of high impact teaching.
• Well-developed skills in marking and feedback to students, which leads to well-matched and challenging learning activities.
• Alignment with our Trust and school values.
All candidates must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
What the school offers its staff
The Trust
From 1st January 2022, Droylsden Academy has become the founding member of the Tame River Educational Trust. You can find more information about this at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.
The School
Droylsden Academy is a good school; this is a very exciting time to join us as we continue to build a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.
“Pupils areproudto attend Droylsden Academy”
“Pupils arehappyandacceptingof each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”
“Teachers’expectationsof pupils’ behaviour and academic achievementare high.Pupils rise to these standards”
“Pupilsbehave well and work hard”
“Pupils are expected to develop theircharacter and confidence. They developleadershipskills andthey arewell prepared for lifein modern Britain”
“Teachers are successful in helping pupils todeepen their understandingof ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective supporthelps pupils remember more over time”
“An extensive programme ofpastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”
“Pupils benefit from anextensive range of extra-curricular clubs”
Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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 and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.
We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.
Our school is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.
Interested applicants should complete a Droylsden Academy Application Form and Equal Opportunities Application Form available at https://www.tret.org.uk/vacancies/droylsden-academy-vacancies/
Completed applications should be returned to: hr@droylsdenacademy.com or Human Resources Department, Droylsden Academy, Manor Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6QD.
Commitment to safeguarding
Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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 and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science for a temporary maternity cover role within the Science Department. Our ideal candidate will be a high-impact teacher, someone with an infectious passion for their subject, who can teach high quality lessons and deliver strong outcomes with their classes. Applications are invited from both newly qualified and experienced professionals.
The successful candidate will be joining a well-established and successful department. There is a real sense of teamwork and leaders throughout the department are always on hand to offer support and advice, no matter what their subject specialism. The department offers a range of CPD and networking opportunities and staff development is at the heart of what we do. You will be working in a fantastic environment with good facilities and an embedded scheme of learning, although of course we are always striving to improve and implement innovative ideas and creative teaching and learning strategies.
The successful candidate will play a full and active role in the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school, including the excellentrange of experiences beyond the classroom which wealready offer. If you embrace
collaborative working and welcome the opportunity to develop as a practitioner, we offer a comprehensive
induction and CPD programme for all staff, support with further training for newly qualified teachers and outstanding, well-equipped facilities.
We are determined that the successful candidate will have:
• A passion for teaching in their specialist subject.
• Evidence of high impact teaching.
• Well-developed skills in marking and feedback to students, which leads to well-matched and challenging learning activities.
• Alignment with our Trust and school values.
All candidates must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
What the school offers its staff
The Trust
From 1st January 2022, Droylsden Academy has become the founding member of the Tame River Educational Trust. You can find more information about this at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.
The School
Droylsden Academy is a good school; this is a very exciting time to join us as we continue to build a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.
“Pupils areproudto attend Droylsden Academy”
“Pupils arehappyandacceptingof each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”
“Teachers’expectationsof pupils’ behaviour and academic achievementare high.Pupils rise to these standards”
“Pupilsbehave well and work hard”
“Pupils are expected to develop theircharacter and confidence. They developleadershipskills andthey arewell prepared for lifein modern Britain”
“Teachers are successful in helping pupils todeepen their understandingof ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective supporthelps pupils remember more over time”
“An extensive programme ofpastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”
“Pupils benefit from anextensive range of extra-curricular clubs”
Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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 and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.
We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.
Our school is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.
Interested applicants should complete a Droylsden Academy Application Form and Equal Opportunities Application Form available at https://www.tret.org.uk/vacancies/droylsden-academy-vacancies/
Completed applications should be returned to: hr@droylsdenacademy.com or Human Resources Department, Droylsden Academy, Manor Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6QD.
Commitment to safeguarding
Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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 and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.