Broad Horizons Education Trust

Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form

Cannerby Lane

Sprowston

Norwich

NR7 8NE

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk 

Headteacher: Liz Wood

Vacancy

Teacher of Science

Maternity Cover post, MPS/UPS 

To commence April 2026

“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”

We are looking to appoint a teacher of Science to join a successful and vibrant department from September 2025 to cover a period of maternity. The applicant appointed will be highly motivated, hard-working and passionate about their subject.  They will also:

• Be committed to the pursuit of excellence in all activities relating to Science demonstrated by a drive to strongly improve attainment, positive attitudes to learning and positive experiences so that all students are prepared for the next stage in their education, training or employment in Science based or other areas.

• Contribute to the success of Science overall. 

The type of person we are looking for can demonstrate:

• a passion for science; teaching & learning; 

• a commitment to continued professional development; 

• good organisational skills and high standards;

• a resilient individual who can adapt to changes in educational theory and practice; 

• an ability to accept and act on constructive feedback; 

• an ability to work on their own initiative but also to work effectively within a team

• excellent communication skills; 

• a commitment to the betterment of the whole school ethos and the role science provides within that.

Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk 

To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities. 

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: 3 December 2025 at 9.00am
Interviews:     TBC

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.