Key Role Information

Salary
£MPS/UPS
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
08/10/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Teachers Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
West Coventry Academy Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

West Coventry Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, and committed Teacher of Science to join our successful and forward-thinking Science Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students and contribute to a thriving school community dedicated to excellence. We are looking for a talented Science teacher who:

  1. Has a genuine passion for Science and can inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject in students
  2. Delivers engaging, high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 desirable)
  3. Encourages students to develop scientific thinking, problem-solving skills, and a love of learning
  4. Is committed to raising achievement and supporting all learners to reach their full potential
  5. Works collaboratively within a supportive and ambitious department

What you'll need to succeed

  1. Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
  2. Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for Science education
  3. Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of behaviour and achievement
  4. Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing
  5. Be motivated, organised, and eager to contribute to wider school life

What you'll get in return

  1. Well-resourced Science Department with excellent facilities and specialist teaching spaces
  2. Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities
  3. The chance to make a real difference within a successful and ambitious academy community
  4. Supportive and collaborative staff culture
  5. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
  6. Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
  7. Professional development opportunities 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 Savina Raju, Head of Science, via email staffsra@westcoventryacademy.org or call 02476 426200. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

West Coventry Academy

Savina Raju

staffsra@westcoventryacademy.org

West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane
Coventry
West Midlands
CV4 9PW

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