Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 - £45,352
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/04/2026 09:00
Interview
Shortly after close of advert
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
Science
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.44
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

*Please note this is a full/part time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document). Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'.  

For this Teacher of Science position, first and foremost, we are looking for someone who loves Science. We are developing a strong team of practitioners at Callerton Academy who can be versatile and are keen to be involved in many and varied aspects of school life; particularly during the coming years while the school is growing. You will be an important part of our growing school and will be, a consummate professional, practical and ‘hands-on’.  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • An outstanding practitioner with a passion for Science 
  • A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum 
  • The ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment 
  • A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities and from all backgrounds 
  • Excellent communication and ICT skills 
  • An interest and commitment to the whole school community  

This role is suitable for ECT’s. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  • Generous annual leave 
  • Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  • An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  • Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  • An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  • A school with its community at heart 
  • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree in a relevant subjectessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to relate well to students in both teaching and pastoral rolesessential
Excellent classroom practitioneressential
Good communication skillsessential
Good organisational skillsessential
A good team workeressential
Prepared to accept responsibility and take initiative essential
Creative interest in developing the use of ICT in the teaching of the curriculum

Experience

Good track record of teaching at secondary level (for an ECT demonstrated through ITT teaching)essential
Knowledge of the KS4 curriculum subject

Personal Attributes

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with studentsessential
Well motivated and enthusiastic essential
Commitment to success in educationessential
A commitment to child protection and safeguardingessential
Ability to motivate staff and students alikeessential
An interest and commitment to the whole school community

About Us


Callerton Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplecallerton@gosorthgroup.org.uk

Bedeburn Road
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.    

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.