Teacher of Science (Full Time or Part Time) - with Recruitment and Retention payment

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective Teacher of Science, preferably with a specialism in Physics or Chemistry, to work in our Science Department from January (or February) 2025. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and high expectations. This is an ideal opportunity for either an experienced Teacher or an Early Careers Teacher. We welcome applications from candidates looking for full time or part time hours, renumeration would be adjusted accordingly.



In 2023 Wolgarston High School were top of Staffordshire with an average A level grade of a B+. We were recognised as a good school by Ofsted in May 2022. We have a track record of excellent results with P8 scores consistently above +0.5 and are committed to evidence-based teaching and learning and reducing teacher workload.

Science is a team of specialist teachers who are all committed to ensuring that students achieve their full potential and develop a love of learning. The Science Department are a strong, supportive team.

If you are a passionate and motivated teacher who is focused on helping students to achieve their true potential, we would welcome your application. We reserve the right to interview when applications are received and to close the advert earlier than expected if a successful candidate is appointed.

We welcome informal visits to the department from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit or call please contact Ranjit Heer (Office Manager) on r-heer@penkvalley.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview candidates as they apply.

The successful candidate will: 

• Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure that they achieve their full potential
• Be confident to teach three sciences across the whole school to all year groups up to Y11
• Be able to teach at least one science subject at A level
• Be a passionate teacher who contributes effectively to whole school improvement
• Be able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school
• Have high expectations of themselves and others
• Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and a good team player

Employee benefits

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

This is a permanent role starting January/February or Easter 2025, we welcome applications from candidates looking for full time or part time hours offering Main Pay/Upper Pay Scale commensurate with experience + We understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent, which is why we're offering an recruitment and retention package worth £4000 on top of your annual salary. This includes a payment of £1500 on your start date, with an additional payment of £1500 on the 1st anniversary of your start date and £1000 on the 2nd anniversary.

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.