Teacher of Science

Why You?

We welcome applications from dedicated and hard-working professionals, who are passionate about improving young people’s life chances. You will bring strong role-specific expertise, a commitment to high standards and the desire to help students grow, academically and personally.

Celebrating Our Success

Our 2023 Ofsted inspection rated us ‘Good’, and we have held Category 1 status (the highest level of school performance) for six consecutive years. Inspectors praised our high expectations, exceptional personal development offer, strong safeguarding culture, and the positive relationships between leaders and staff. Notably, 100% of staff completing the Ofsted questionnaire said they were happy working at EDA.

We’d Love to Meet You!

Prospective candidate visits with the Headteacher are welcomed and can be arranged via the contact details below. Tour slots: Wednesday 15th April, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday 16th April, 14:10pm – 15:30pm and Wednesday 22nd April, 15:15pm – 16:15pm.

Further information about the Academy can be found at: https://www.eda.staffs.sch.uk/

This position is suitable for ECTs.

How to Apply

If you would like further information on the role, please contact Jade Skelding

To apply for the post, please complete the application form, equality and monitoring form via the apply now button on the link below by 9.00 am on Friday 24th April 2026

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OUR SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Science Curriculum

All students in Key Stages 3 and 4 study Science as part of their curriculum offer. In Years 7 and 8 students have 6 periods per fortnight and in Years 9, 10 and 11 they have 9 periods per fortnight. At the end of Year 9 students select their preferred pathways which includes the opportunity to select triple science. At Key Stage 5 Biology, Chemistry and Physics are offered as part of the Sixth Form curriculum offer.

KS3 – Bespoke curriculum designed around the Best Evidence Science Teaching (BEST)

GCSE – Edexcel Combined and Edexcel Triple Science (option)

A Level – OCR Biology A, Chemistry A and AQA Physics

Further Information about Science

The Science department at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is highly collaborative, supportive and has established strong working relationships to deliver the highest quality of education for our students. Staff regularly take part in both internal and external CPD as well as working collaboratively with colleagues from other schools either as part cross-phase developments within the trust or with ITT providers supporting the development of future teachers.

In recent years the Science department have offered a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities including trips, Science club and intervention. Leadership opportunities are also provided for senior students as learning mentors, in lesson support and during after school events.

Staffing

Our current Science Team consists of the following staff:

Mr Dene Cropper (Subject Leader), Miss Jessica Luke (Lead Teacher), Mrs Sukky Badesha (Lead Teacher) Mrs Helen Morrey, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, Dr. Ioan Rees, Mrs Allen Stock (Part-Time) Dr. Nadia Thomas, Mrs Judy Johnson, and Mrs D Quilter (Technician).

Facilities

We have invested in our Science facilities over the last few years. We have 8 laboratories, all of which allow teachers to complete practical based lessons. In addition, we have adequate space for the storage of practical equipment and excellent support for practical work. We believe in a shared and collaborative planning and therefore have open access to platforms where colleagues can share resources.

Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, Online Search and references.

Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references