Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more 

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. 

About the Academy

We are a unique, small, rural 11-16 academy in the beautiful setting of North-West Worcestershire.  Our pupils are happy, well behaved and proud of their school.  The academy has a strong vein of moral purpose where the child is at the heart of all we do. We invest in our pupils and our staff to ensure all are supported to be the best they can be. 

We invest in our people to ensure all staff are supported to be the best they can be.  Staff are supported to develop professionally through a well led induction and professional development programme involving a weekly CPD session.   Our ECTs are supported through the relevant training network by a subject mentor (likely to be Head of Science) and a professional mentor. We use a variety of well-established and successful training and induction programmes. In addition, you will attend weekly whole school CPD opportunities as well as the chance to join a wider OAT training network. The CPD we offer our staff is excellent.

About this Role

We are looking for a driven, committed and reflective practitioner to teach Science at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (physics). At Key Stage 4, pupils will opt to take either AQA Triple Science or AQA Combined science.  Pupils love their Science lessons at Tenbury High.  The current Science team consists of two full time staff (including a faculty lead), three part time staff (including our Vice Principal) and a full-time/ job share Science Technician. There is very little out of specialism teaching.  We are a very well-resourced department considering the size of the school, and able to run all the required practical lessons at KS4 and we even have a class set of data loggers that we are now beginning to build into the curriculum.  The team are forward thinking, ambitious and collaborative.

The science curriculum challenges all pupils to question the world around them through independent and group work that builds resilience through a variety of tasks to promote curious learners. All of our work has the intention of applying knowledge to real-world situations through big picture infused learning. This links key concepts to contexts which are relatable to pupils and important to the world. Our curriculum begins by fostering the inquisitive nature of all pupils throughout the start of their learning, but works to refine and deepen their understanding once broad key concepts have been delivered. Throughout this we integrate reflective practices in the lessons, homework and checkpoints throughout the course to allow students to develop their independent learning skills and create a stronger foundation for learning in the future.

Why work for Ormiston? 

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 

• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities 

• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

In order to understand our very special characteristics, you are welcome, and we strongly advise you to visit the academy to tour and meet with members of our staff and our pupils.  Please contact Christine Sheppard, Office Manager, to organise this (csheppard@tenburyhigh.co.uk).

To apply for the position please submit an application form via the link above, including the following information in your personal statement:

• your educational philosophy
• your experience to date and how it has prepared you for this role
• how you make Music exciting and challenging for all pupils.

Please note that the closing date for all applications is Monday 23^rd February 2026   and interviews are planned for Thursday 26^th February 2026. I appreciate the very short turn around in this process but it is necessary if we are to appoint for Easter. 

I do understand the effort required to submit an application and appreciate the time that you will take to do so.

Tenbury High Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 

All of our academy policies can be found here: policies