The posting
Job Description
Role: Teacher of Science
Academy: Outwood Academy City Fields
Start Date: Easter 2027 (or Sooner if Possible)
Salary (Actual Salary): £34,069 - £52,835
Working Pattern: Full Time
Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.
This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.
Welcome from the Principal:
Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields means bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse, multicultural school in the heart of Wakefield.
We seek someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all students, staff, and visitors thrive. Anyone taking on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of our diverse community.
As Ofsted noted, our actions are directed and guided by putting ‘students first.’ Leaders set a strong example of high ambition, which is mirrored by all staff. We want the very best for our pupils in whatever walk of life they engage in.
Based in the friendly cathedral city of Wakefield, Outwood Academy City Fields is a thriving, "Good" rated school at the heart of a vibrant multicultural community. We are a school of choice, with increasing roll numbers and a rich, inclusive atmosphere:
- Diversity as a Strength: Over 50% of our pupils speak English as an additional language (EAL).
- Social Mobility: We play a vital role in transforming lives and providing high-quality opportunities for families.
- Impactful Leadership: Here, your work bridges the gap between the classroom and the diverse world of work, making a visible difference every single day.
We hope you can join us on our journey.
About the Department:
Our results tell a story of rapid improvement and academic excellence:
- Breaking Barriers: Last year, 59.8% of our students achieved at least two Grade 4s or above, and 42.0% achieved at least two Grade 5s or above, meeting the national average and providing them with the essential foundations for their future careers.
- Exceeding National Benchmarks: Our Triple Science outcomes are exceptional, with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics all performing above the national average at Grade 7+.
- Unstoppable Momentum: With our current cohort on track to smash these records, you will be joining us at a time of peak performance and high aspirations.
If you are a practitioner who thrives on seeing students excel at the highest levels and wants to play a key role in a department that refuses to stand still, we want to hear from you. Foremost we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of science. You will have good subject knowledge, a passion for Science, and want students to love Science as much as we do. As a member of the Outwood Family you will share our vision of “Students First”.
All science lessons are taught in specialist labs contained within a purpose-built building, two of which are part of the new-build. At GCSE we follow the AQA Trilogy Combined Science specification with a small select cohort of students studying the single sciences.
To view the Teaching Staff Recruitment Booklet click here
To view the Subject Recruitment Booklet click here
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Holly Furness (HR Assistant) via [email protected]
Responsibilities
The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.
This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.
- To view the full job description please click here.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.
The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.
- To view the person specification please click here.
About Us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:
- Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
- Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
- Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here
- To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here
Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
