Key Role Information

Salary
£MPS/UPS
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
30/09/2026 09:00
Interview
As soon as suitable applications are received
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Teachers Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
The Royal Sutton School Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Royal Sutton School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Teacher of Science to join our supportive and ambitious team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to join our Science department and deliver high-quality teaching that engages and challenges students across the age and ability range. The successful candidate will play an important role in inspiring a love of Science, developing students’ knowledge and understanding, and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities

  1. Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and inclusive Science lessons.
  2. Teaching students across the secondary age and ability range, adapting learning to meet individual needs.
  3. Inspiring students to develop a strong understanding and enthusiasm for Science.
  4. Monitoring and assessing student progress, providing effective feedback and implementing appropriate support strategies.
  5. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department and across the wider school.
  6. Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting our commitment to high standards of achievement and behaviour.

What you'll need to succeed

  1. Has a passion for Science and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
  2. Has the ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students.
  3. Has high expectations of all students and is committed to raising achievement.
  4. Can adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students.
  5. Builds positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
  6. Is committed to working collaboratively as part of a supportive and ambitious team.
  7. Is enthusiastic about their own professional development and contributing to the wider school community.

What you'll get in return

  1. A supportive and collaborative working environment
  2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  3. Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring (including ECT support)
  4. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
  5. Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
  6. Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Marion Oxenbold, Head of Science, via email marion.oxenbold@atlp.org.uk or call 0121 323 1134. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.


Interviews will take place as soon as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received or the vacancy is filled.

The Royal Sutton School

Marion Oxenbold

marion.oxenbold@atlp.org.uk

The Royal Sutton School
Reddicap Heath Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B75 7DY

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf