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Posted 13 June, 2026

Teacher of Science

Erdington Academy
Birmingham, West Midlands B24 8RE, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 274375182

Your Role Erdington Academy was graded Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Erdington Academy is a vibrant and diverse comprehensive school. We are seeking...

Your Role

Erdington Academy was graded Good by Ofsted in April 2023.

Erdington Academy is a vibrant and diverse comprehensive school. We are seeking outstanding individuals with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child. We are an ambitious academy and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. It is a very exciting time to join us.

We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities.

Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Part time applications will be considered.

A start date of September 2026 or January 2027 will be accepted.

The successful candidate will:

  • Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
  • Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
  • Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
  • Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
  • Make accurate and productive use of assessment
  • Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct


In return we will offer you:

  • Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
  • Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
  • Perkbox example benefits;
  • Discounts at nationwide retailers
  • Gym discount
  • Cinema discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
  • A MAT wide focus on staff well-being


This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

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[1]offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Perkbox Wellbeing Hub

A variety of wellness content to proactively support your heath and wellbeing

Perkbox discount platform

Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more

Salary Sacrifice

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
essential

Degree in subject relevant to the school curriculum
essential

Qualified Teacher Status
desirable

Skills

Experience

Experience of following procedures and instructions.
essential

Experience of working in an educational environment

Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork.

Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them
essential

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures
essential

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment

Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomes
essential

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people
essential

Personal Attributes

Committed
essential

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students
essential

Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school.
essential

Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application
essential

Commitment to Trust aim and values
essential

Excellent attendance and punctuality
essential

Ability to travel to academies when required

Relevant Experience

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information
essential

Ability to teach 'good or outstanding' lessons
essential

Relevant Skills

Effective classroom management
essential

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This listing expired on 23 Jun. Applications are no longer accepted.

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