Teacher of Science

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date:  9am on Friday 20^th March

Start date:  May or September 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Do you enjoy bringing science to life in a classroom built on Respect?

Is Ambition driving you to inspire learners through engaging, practical science?

Are you ready to take Responsibility for developing curious, confident young scientists?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy could be your next exciting career step.

Your role:

As a Teacher of Science at Queen Katharine Academy, you will ignite a love of learning through dynamic, well-planned lessons that enable every student at every level to achieve their full potential. You will deliver engaging science teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5), using strong subject knowledge and creative approaches that bring scientific principles to life.

You will play a key role in shaping students’ progress through effective planning, assessment, and feedback, ensuring each learner is supported, challenged, and inspired. You will contribute to curriculum development, work collaboratively with enthusiastic colleagues, and help maintain an orderly, positive learning environment rooted in our values of Respect, Ambition and Responsibility.

To thrive in this role, you will bring secure subject knowledge, strong classroom practice, high expectations for all learners, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education. You will understand effective teaching strategies, use ICT confidently as part of learning, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, your drive to continually improve and grow will be highly valued.

About us:

Queen Katharine Academy is a school on the rise. Recent leadership investment has strengthened culture, consistency and ambition across the Academy, creating a place where staff want to teach and students want to learn.

You’ll join a diverse, thriving community supported by Thomas Deacon Education Trust, giving you access to shared expertise, high quality CPD and a network that champions professional growth.

Most importantly, you’ll teach in a school that values your creativity, trusts your professionalism and gives you the space and encouragement to innovate.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”  To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.  According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon 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. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education