Teacher of Science
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Washington, NE38 0LN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge & Experience
Experience of quality teaching and learning within a school setting
Excellent subject knowledge and current curriculum developments
Experience of proactive parental engagement to foster pupil success
Experience of preparing students for examinations and of raising student attainment and progress
Skills
Creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning, with enthusiasm and passion
Effective classroom management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities
Enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach
Equal Opportunities Essential
What the school offers its staff
Oxclose Community Academy, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a highly inclusive and ambitious secondary school with a strong reputation for academic achievement and personal development. We provide a broad, aspirational curriculum supported by excellent pastoral care and enrichment opportunities. Our strong community links and commitment to diversity ensure every student feels valued, safe, and empowered to succeed.
Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.
By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oxclose Community Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.