The posting
Part of The Wensum Trust
Tel: 01493 750431
Email: [email protected]
- Salary: £34,069- £52,835 (FTE)
- Temporary
- Full Time
- January 2027
About this Role
We welcome applications from teachers who can bring a real enthusiasm to the school and who will continue to raise the already high standards of educational achievement.
Acle Academy is an oversubscribed secondary school for 11-16 year olds located in the heart of the Broadland area only seven miles from Norwich. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and love to learn throughout life. Acle Academy has a strong academic.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic colleague to join a motivated team of teachers. The successful candidates will be required to teach science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Are you:
- enthusiastic about your subject?
- a dedicated and imaginative practitioner, who is passionate about teaching and learning?
- someone who has high aspirations for students, and can contribute new and innovative ideas to curriculum and extracurricular developments?
Suitable candidates may wish to apply for the Head of Biology position (maternity cover). Please make this clear in your application.
Through partnership to excellence, The Wensum Trust is committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for its staff.
The Wensum Trust is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an appropriate Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
The Wensum Trust warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
For further information on this vacancy and our school, please contact Ruth Sutton on [email protected]
How to apply:
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form.
Please refer to the job description for full person specification.
Closing Date: 02 November 2026, 9am
Interview Date: 09 November 2026
The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.



