Teacher of Science

North East Ambition; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the North of England is seeking a committed and experienced Teacher of Science to join Thorp Academy, starting in September 2026. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality science education, mentor Early Career Teachers, and contribute to the success of a high-performing department. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Applications are encouraged before the closing date on 3rd March 2026.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience in teaching Science subjects across Key Stages.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality science teaching and contribute to the department's performance.
• Monitor pupil progress and support students across all key stages.
• Mentor Early Career Teachers and engage in staff development.

Job description

Overview

Post: Teacher of Science

Contract Type: Permanent, starting 1st September 2026

Salary Range: MPS 1 – UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)

Working Type: Full Time

Base: Thorp Academy, Main Road Ryton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 3AH

This post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender’s Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education trust with a track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Department context

The Science department at Thorp Academy consistently helps Year 11 students to produce outstanding results. Science results have been above national average for consecutive years and we are one of the highest performing Science departments in Northern Education Trust. Triple Science is a popular choice at Thorp and in 2025 over 40% of triple students achieved grade 7+ in all 3 exams, with 5 students achieving x3 grade 9s. 17% of our combined science students achieved x2 grade 7s or higher. At A-level in 2025, 38% of our Year 13 students achieved a grade A or A*. We continue to offer all 3 Sciences and BTEC Science across all key stages including Key Stage 5 to support pupils of all abilities.

At Thorp Academy, members of the Science department provide formal, high quality mentoring to ECTs, and are proud of the success they experience. Science pedagogy is at the heart of staff training with weekly high quality CPD from school leaders and subject directors, plus access to internal and professional qualifications through the NET Staff College.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality science teaching and contribute to the continuing high performance of the department.
• Deliver engaging learning experiences, monitor pupil progress, and support pupils across all key stages including Key Stage 5.
• Mentor and support Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and participate in staff development initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject directors and participate in CPD through the NET Staff College.

Benefits and opportunities

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future.
• The chance to apply for leadership roles within the Deeps structure, taking on whole school leadership projects.
• The support and expertise of the Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all staff.
• A comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Safeguarding, recruitment and additional information

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Sophie Curry, Business Manager at [e-mail]

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 3rd March 2026.