Teacher of Science

Physics or Chemistry or Biology specialist

Would you like to teach SCIENCE to students (11-18) with OUTSTANDING BEHAVIOUR and ATTITUDES?

WOOD GREEN ACADEMY is seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed, and well-qualified teacher of Science. As an academy, we are over-subscribed and consistently achieve some of the highest results in Sandwell. In our most recent OFSTED of February 2020 the school was judged to be good with outstanding features. We are extremely proud of being one of few secondary schools in the country to have been graded as outstanding for behaviour and attitudes under the new Ofsted framework. This standard was maintained in our recent OFSTED inspection of April 2025. Further to this, we have an excellent location being less than 15 miles from the centre of Birmingham whilst having excellent national links via both the M5 and the M6.

You would join a welcoming, highly trained, and very supportive Science department.  The department is led by the Head of Science and Biology who is supported by the Head of Chemistry, the Head of Physics and the Lead for Progression in Science ( yr 7-9) The department has also great experience in successfully mentoring both ITT trainees and ECTs.

Successful candidates will be:

• Highly motivated and passionate about providing all students with the very best educational opportunities.
• Believe in the importance of excellent teaching in Science and can inspire students
• Committed to further developing their teaching and professional skills

In return, successful candidates can expect to work with enthusiastic and very well-behaved students who have a genuine desire to learn, to work with specialist colleagues who are friendly and supportive, and to be part of a school which values its staff and offers ample opportunities for professional development and advancement. Experienced teachers, ECTs (year 1 or 2) are all encouraged to apply. The opportunity to teach at A level would be available to applicants with the specific skills and/or experience. 

Additional information and the Application Pack is available on the school’s website. https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/vacancies/

A completed application form and supporting letter (no more than 1 side of A4) can be emailed to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk with Application for Teacher of Science given as the subject.

Closing date: 9:00 am Wednesday 15^th April 2026

Interview/s: Interviews will be held week commencing 20^th April 2026

If you would like to discuss anything or visit the school, please contact: Mrs S Valmalette-Wright – A. Headteacher i/c of Teacher Recruitment, ITT, ECF and Career Development:  Sylvaine.Valmalette@woodgreenacademy.co.uk

 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

JD – Teacher of Science – April 2026

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Learning Support Assistant

CONTRACT: 29 hours 10 mins per week –TERM TIME ONLY Fixed contract until August 31^st, 2026

START DATE: As soon as possible depending on pre-employment checks

SALARY SCALE: Band B Pt 3 + SEN Allowance * This would be pro-rata for hours and Term Time ONLY (approx. £17,000 per year)

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant whose principal role is to provide in-classroom support to our SEND students, under the direction of the teacher. The role involves providing both academic support and welfare support. This is a fixed term post, starting ASAP after all pre-employment checks have been completed. We are particularly but not solely interested in applicants who have the ability to support students in Maths, English and Science at Key Stage 4.

The successful candidate should be able to offer excellent communication skills and experience of working with young people would be an advantage. Applicants must have at least a grade C or 4 in English or Maths at GCSE/Level 2. Original evidence of qualifications will be required at interview. 

This position provides excellent preparation for people who are considering careers in teaching and who are looking to gain experience of working with young people or working in a school setting.

For more information about the SEND Department please follow this link: https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/send-department/

Please complete a supporting letter of no more than one side of A4 stating your suitability for the post.

Please email the supporting letter and application to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk and marked in the subject line, “Application for Learning Support Assistant”.

Closing date:               Friday 17^th April 2026 at 9:00 am

Interviews:                 Interviews will be held w/c 27^th April 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Staff Wellbeing at Wood Green Academy

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