Salary: £31,650 to £49,084pa, M1 to UPS3

Required for September 2025 

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will first and foremost be an excellent classroom practitioner, who has enthusiasm for their subject, is able to motivate and inspire students and will further support the high achievements of the department.  This role is perfectly suited to an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher. There is the opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to teach at Key Stage 5 in A Level Chemistry. The Science department has been extensively renovated in the last few years, with several newly refurbished labs and is supported by two experienced Science technicians.

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve.  We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving student’s. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated best for progress in Birmingham!

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, access to BHSF Connect, a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme via Currys.
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• Pay progression centred around a robust performance management process
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

We pride ourselves on hosting an environment focused on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to teach every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have.  To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on 0121 359 8108 or via email at jobs@equitasacademiestrust.com

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/

Visits to the school are welcomed where we are offering tours of the school and a meet and greet with our Senior Leadership Team from 2:30pm on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th, Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th March 2025. Please contact our HR Department on 0121 359 8108 and select the HR Option or email hr@equitasacademiestrust.com to book a slot.