Science Teacher 0.4

Sybil Andrews Academy Science Teacher 0.4 Contract: Fixed Term to 31 August 2027, Part Time, 0.4 fte (13.3 hours per week) Salary: MPR/UPR (FTE £32,916 to £51,048 / Actual £13,166 to £20,419) Start Date: September 2026  We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Science teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality lessons which foster curiosity and enable students to thrive. The vacancy is part time (0.4) and is suitable for either experienced teachers or for ECTs. The department is made up of six specialist teachers including the Head of Department, and two TLR holders. Each teacher has their own fully resources laboratory. At KS4, as well as offering both Combined and Separate science GCSEs, the department delivers a GCSE course in Health and Social Care.  We are driven by our three values: Responsibility, Courage and Kindness. These values underpin everything that we do. Having been through a period of rapid change in 2023, the school is now in a very strong position. Staff have high expectations of all our students, and our students rise to the challenge. Our well-established routines and systems lead to excellent behaviour and a genuine culture of pride and belonging. Our teaching philosophy is based on the Unity Code – a set of practices rooted in cognitive science and a deep understanding of what makes effective teaching and how students learn.  Our core aims are:  Making a difference to the lives of young people Being a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow Being a school which seeks to challenge itself Being a school which embraces creativity, innovation and change driven by all colleagues.  So, what’s in it for you?  We place a high value on staff wellbeing We have a strong focus on collaboration and professional development Our students are polite, well behaved and eager to learn We enjoy a two week half term break in October Access to high quality professional development and training, including NPQ A supportive network of other like-minded Heads of Maths in the eight other secondary schools in the Unity Schools Partnership Excellent career development opportunities across our trust network including secondments to other trust schools Students in KS3 have their own iPad to support their learning Staff issued iPads to support teaching and learning  If you share our passion for excellence, for supporting your team on their journey of development and helping students become the best versions of themselves, please get in touch – we would love to hear from you.  Sybil Andrews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the righ