Job Description

Outwood Grange Academy

Wakefield
31,650 - 49,084 per year


Expiring soon

Salary:

31,650 - 49,084

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

22 September 2025

Job overview

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Science to join our dynamic trust.

This role, although initially regionally contracted, will be based in only one school from January 2026; we have several opportunities in our Chesterfield, Worksop, Doncaster and surrounding areas, schools, including:Outwood Academy Valley Outwood Academy Portland Outwood Academy Adwick Outwood Academy Danum Outwood Academy Newbold Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Outwood Academy City Outwood Academy Kirkby
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science with a Physics specialism. You will have good subject knowledge, a passion for Science, and want students to love Science as much as we do. As a member of the Outwood Family, you will share our vision of "Students First".

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), hosting its North and East campuses as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today. For our ECT colleagues, a full and detailed programme of support and development, including science subject specialism support, will be provided.

We support colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Master's level. We also offer:Your starting salary plus annual inflation-linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience We follow the principles of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document You will be automatically enrolled into the generous Teachers' Pension Scheme Pay progression happens automatically on the anniversary of the target period appropriate to your role Flexible family-friendly policies from day one Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period We have our own Workload Charter and are committed to ensuring that Teachers' workloads are manageable All teachers receive an allotted minimum of two hours of CPD each week Access to centralised resources to support with lesson planning and reducing workload Comprehensive induction and training process Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme, which gives you and your family members free access to Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues.*

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To view the person specification, which you should use when completing your application, please click here.

If you would like a conversation about the position, please contact Aalok Kanwar, Trust Strategic Lead of Science, by email at a.kanwar@outwood.com, who will be happy to assist.

For more information and to apply online, please click the Apply button.

Closing date: 22 September 2025.

Interview date: 25 September 2025.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

About

Outwood Grange Academy

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Outwood Grange Academy

Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2PF
United Kingdom

+44 1924 204350

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Andrew Downing

We are an Outstanding rated, 11-18 academy based in the cathedral city of Wakefield, near Leeds.



The Outwood Family was born out of our academy's success and we are proud that after our last inspection, Ofsted paid tribute to the 'academy staff and leaders for the way they ensure you get the best education possible.'



We have nurtured a school community that is welcoming and friendly, where students and staff can make excellent progress together, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.



We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.



The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.



We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.



As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.



We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.



All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

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