Teacher of Science

Learning Community Trust; Wellington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school in Wellington seeks a passionate Science teacher for maternity cover. The ideal candidate will teach students aged 11-16 and foster a positive environment rooted in strong community values. As part of a successful academy, you will contribute to the holistic development and academic success of students. The closing date for applications is Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 am, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Science across key stage 3 and 4.
• Passionate about their subject.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to students aged 11–16.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Science

Passion for subject matter

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Maternity Cover
Salary Range: MPS/UPS
Start date: ASAP
1 FTE

Ercall Wood Academy is a vibrant, values-driven community school for students from 11–16 years of age, proudly located with Wellington, Telford and Wrekin. Ercall Wood Academy is built in the heart of its community, and this has shaped the vision and ethos that is embedded in our successful school. Our values of Empower, Respect, and Aspire are fundamental in creating a positive student culture where students can strive for both academic success and holistic development. The positive culture created within the school provides solid foundations for teachers’ daily practice and acts as a mantra for our students’ lives within their school.

Since opening, the school has established a culture of success creating young adults that are well respected within our society. Our most recent results have seen us placed as the most successful school within the Learning Community Trust in respect of Progress 8. This is a reflection of the systems, routines and high quality of education that are established within Ercall Wood Academy. We are a driven school and recognise the need to keep moving forwards to provide our young people with the best education and life experiences.

Ercall Wood Academy are looking to appoint a candidate who has the ability to teach Science across key stage 3 and 4 and is passionate about their subject.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th January 2026 @ 9.00 am
Interview: TBC

For more information and to return completed application forms, please contact Mrs Pauline Roden on: Tel: [phone] or [e-mail]

Learning Community Trust
2.02-2.06 Grosvenor House
Central Park
Telford
TF2 9TW