Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An honours degree

A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5

A good understanding of curriculum developments

Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies

Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work

An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department

Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning

Able to use student level data to raise standardsü

Enthusiasm for your subject

Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas

Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues

Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents

Pleasant and friendly manner

Polite and punctual

Reliable

A commitment to working as part of the whole Academy team and supporting the vision and aims of the Academy

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Further details about the role

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Post

Teacher of

Science (Maternity Cover)Contract Type

Fixed Term

Salary Range

MPS 1 – UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048

FTE)Working Type

Full Time

Base

Thorp Academy, Main Road, Ryton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 3AH

Please note

the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

The Science department at Thorp Academy consistently helps Year 11 students to produce outstanding results. Science results have been above national average for consecutive years and we are one of the highest performing Science departments in Northern Education Trust. Triple Science is a popular choice at Thorp and in 2026 over 60% of triple students achieved grade 7+ in all 3 exams. 22% of our combined science students achieved x2 grade 7's or higher. At A-level in 2025, 38% of our Year 13 students achieved a grade A or A*. On top of supporting pupils to pass exams, the Science department excels in ensuring success for pupils of all abilities across all key stages including Key Stage 5, where we continue to offer all 3 A’ level sciences, psychology and BTEC Applied Science.

At Thorp Academy, members of the Science department provide formal, high quality mentoring to ECTs, and are proud of the success they experience. Science pedagogy is at the heart of discussions in staff training and all staff receive weekly high quality CPD from school leaders and subject directors as well as having access to both internal and professional qualifications through the NET Staff College.

Northern Education Trust offers

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Sophie Curry, Business Manager at s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date

9am, Monday 2nd November 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.