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Teacher of Science

Job details
Posting date: 20 March 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Location: Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2NT
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ab59ac38-8651-4e74-9cf4-41cc8568f816

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who You Are

You are one of ‘Our People’—someone who leads by example and believes every student deserves a chance to be a success in education. You will likely have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) specialising in Science.
• Commitment to delivering high quality education for our students.
• Values in line with the Academy; Aspiration, Integrity, Respect.
• A strong character, energy, credibility and the ability to inspire - One of Our People.

What the school offers its staff

Teacher of Science | Newhouse Academy

Share your spark. Ignite curiosity. Build a lasting love for Science.

The Opportunity:

Are you a passionate scientist ready to join a dedicated team and inspire our next generation of innovators?

This is a great opportunity for you to join us as a Teacher of Science.

Why Newhouse Academy?

When you join us, you aren’t just getting a job; you’re joining a community built on Aspiration, Integrity, and Respect. We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are heard, and your professional growth is a priority.

What we offer you:

• Professional Excellence: Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications and a robust internal coaching programme.
• Wellbeing First: Access to our brand-new gym, a dedicated Wellbeing Café, and a comprehensive health package (GP access, dental/optical cashback).
• Financial Peace of Mind: Membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and free on-site parking.
• State of the art equipment: Brand new science labs and preparation room with the latest equipment.

Key Details

• Salary: MPS / UPS
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Start Date: Negotiable
• Closing Date: 09.00am on Monday 20th April 2026
• Shortlisting will take place on the day the advert closes
• Interviews are likely to take place within 2 - 5 days of shortlisting.
• Visit Us: We’d love to show you around! To experience our culture first hand and meet the team, please get in touch to arrange an informal visit.

Please email your completed application to recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.

The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.

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.

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