Teacher of Science

Start date: January 2026

MPS – UPS

Permanent Position

North Durham Academy 

Are you a passionate and motivated Science teacher with a commitment to inspiring young minds? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive school community where your professional growth is valued? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

North Durham Academy, part of Connect Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Science to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for both Early Career Teachers looking to begin their journey in a nurturing environment and experienced teachers seeking a new and rewarding challenge.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident and enthusiastic teacher with strong subject knowledge across the science disciplines.
• A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement.
• The ability to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire curiosity and foster a love of science.
• A team player who contributes positively to department planning and whole-school initiatives.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• Excellent professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.
• Access to modern teaching facilities and well-resourced science laboratories.
• A culture of collaboration, high expectations, and continuous improvement.

At North Durham Academy, we are committed to providing high-quality education that empowers students to reach their full potential. Join us in shaping the future through the power of science.

Our benefits include: 

•           Work-life balance – with flexible working options 

•          High-quality CPD – including access to professional development, leadership pathways and funded qualification

•           A values-led culture – built on respect, ambition, collaboration, inclusivity and resilience

•           A supportive and collaborative team – working with passionate and experienced professionals across the Trust

•           Enhanced family leave – generous maternity, paternity and adoption support

•           Discounts and lifestyle benefits – including gym memberships, eye care, and retail savings

•           Excellent pension schemes – including the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and LGPS

•          Health & Wellbeing – access to our Employee Assistance Programme VIVUP

•           Inclusive and diverse community – we celebrate diversity and foster an environment where everyone feels valued 

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the school to see our fantastic facilities and learning environment.

For more information about the role or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact Dan Dalton, Head of Department Science at D.Dalton@ndacademy.co.uk.

Connect Multi-Academy Trust is legally obligated to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and bind-overs as well as pending prosecutions, which aren't 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and check to establish that a person is not barred from 'regulated activity' as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

 Please note that we operate a probationary period of 4 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details).  You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation.