We are seeking to appoint a talented, innovative and ambitious teacher of Science. This is an exciting time to join the school as we are increasing our numbers on role significantly and recruiting several new staff to meet this need. If you provide high-quality teaching and have a natural passion for improving the life chances of our children, then this could be the role for you.

The Science Curriculum team at The Oaks Academy aims to develop pupils who have a desire to learn and the curiosity to become the Scientists of tomorrow. Pupils develop an understanding of the processes and methods of investigation to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to question the world around them. Key skills such as collaboration, resilience, responsibility, and communication form an integral element of the curriculum. We aim to provide a platform for all pupils to pursue their interests in science by inspiring them to develop their key knowledge and practical skills, as well as a strong focus on guiding them to become fluent in the language of science. The Science curriculum is focused on understanding the world around us, understanding the needs for further development for the future and creating equal opportunities for all pupils so that they can make positive contributions as global citizens.

What can we offer you:

• Supportive and inspiring teaching and learning community with regular coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Coherent and well-planned continual profession development with the opportunity to achieve the TEEP (Teacher Effective Enhancement Programme) internationally recognised qualification. This compliments your individual subject pedagogy and supports our whole school approach to teaching and learning
• Enrolment on the national Effective Formative Assessment Dylan William project as a whole school initiative
• Individual subscription to a range of research-based teaching and learning platforms, including:
  - The National College
  - TES Develop
  - Bluesky Learning Modules
• TLP Perks – access to a wide range of discounts and benefits for employees of The Learning Partnership Trust.

Please apply by midnight on Sunday 22nd February 2026

For further information regarding this role or would like to book a tour of the school please contact Joanne Mackreth-Aylett on 01270 661223 or email admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk

Interviews to be scheduled in week commencing 1st March 2026

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.

The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.