Teacher of Physics or Chemistry

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust Email:  h.bell@fakenhamacademy.org Salary – MPS / UPS Permanent Full Time Experienced and ECT welcome to apply Required for September 2026 Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well, we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community. For us it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter today’s modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women. Our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024 highlighted many areas of strength at the school and support we provide to all our staff, some of these are included below.  The trust has significantly invested in staffing. Pupils are taught by knowledgeable teachers who receive high-quality training. The school has introduced consistent and clear expectations for high-quality teaching. Pupils behave and attend well. They follow the school’s clearly defined expectations. The school has successfully established a caring culture. This culture has enabled staff to feel positive about how the school considers workload and well-being in all that it does. THE ROLE We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and dynamic Teacher of Physics or Chemistry who is committed to achieving excellence for all our students. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic Science teacher with a genuine passion for their subject. They will demonstrate a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies and have the ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for students up to Key Stage 5. This role offers the opportunity to join a welcoming, dedicated and highly professional team. Our Science Department embodies a strong culture of collaboration, high expectations, and the open sharing of ideas, with staff working closely together to support one another. Applications from newly qualified teachers would be welcomed. To find out more about this role, please feel free to contact Helen Bell, Head of Science by email – h.bell@fakenhamacademy.org .  How to apply A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via our online application form, Closing date:  Applications will be considered on receipt, however, the final closing date will