Science Teacher; Second in Department

Job Description

Role:
Teacher of Science / Second in Department

Academy:
Outwood Academy City Fields

Start Date:

Easter or September 2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £34,398 to £52,490 with a TLR2 (£3,527)

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.

This is a defining moment to join Outwood Academy City Fields. We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of Science ready to take the next pivotal step in their leadership career. You will join a high-performing leadership team within a department that has made incredible strides and continues to go from strength to strength.

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.

Our results tell a story of rapid improvement and academic excellence:

• Breaking Barriers:
  Last year, 49.6% of our students achieved at least two Grade 4s or above, 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”.

We now seek to appoint a leader to support the HOD in leading a team of 8 brilliant teachers. 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 specification delivering both separate science and the Trilogy Combined Science curriculum.

To view the Teaching Staff Recruitment Booklet

To view the Subject Recruitment Booklet

If you would like a conversation about the position please contact Nim Sheriff , the School and Standards Improvement Partner for the Trust, or Vicky Guest , Head of Science, who will be happy to assist.

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…