Teacher of Science

About The Role

Location: Acton, London – a five-minute walk from Acton Towntube station

Contract: Full‑time hours, permanent contract

Start date: September 2026 but an earlier start date may be considered

We are looking for a candidate who will join a very strong science department and will work collaboratively to shape science provision at the school, embed the school vision and develop an outstanding school.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a positive climate for learning, by explicitly teaching lesson routines and applying behaviour systems consistently and fairly
• Nurture every student’s intellectual curiosity, asking pertinent questions to deepen pupils understanding
• Participate in and contribute to effective collaborative planning for every year group
• Contribute to the planning of assessments and subject specific revision, including preparing students for national examinations
• Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular communication with parents
• Be active in issues of pupil welfare and support

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Mastery of and enthusiasm for science
• Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
• Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
• Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil

Qualification Criteria

• Strong A Levels or equivalent
• Qualified to degree level and above, preferably in Science or a closely related discipline
• Qualified to teach and work in the UK

Benefits

• Leaders at Soane prevent unnecessary demands on teacher time – meetings, marking and administrative tasks are minimised to ensure teachers can be highly effective. The curriculum and resourcing ensure that teachers rarely plan alone: staff time is used where it is most valuable: working as a team to implement the curriculum for the students in our classrooms.
• We have a truly open‑door culture where frequent low‑stakes feedback is the norm. We value the input of all of our staff and collaborate to ensure the academy continues to improve as it expands. We frequently host teams of domestic and international educators who come to learn from us and help us shape our provision.
• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Protected co‑planning time
• Access to high‑quality, regular professional development

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkindonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

We are a new secondary school in Acton which opened in 2021. We will have 720 students in Years 7‑10 from September 2024 and will be launching our GCSE programmes for the first time.

Ark Soane seeks to redefine what is possible in education. Our model is “simplicity delivered expertly”: by delivering an immaculately planned and highly academic curriculum exceptionally well; and by providing our students with a compelling aspiration‑raising ethos we seek to transform the future of students in a highly deprived community.

Behaviour at Soane is exemplary enabling you to deliver exceptional lessons. Students are entirely bought‑in to the values and ethos of the school and know that they are fortunate to attend a school where the quality of education is exceptional and where love, warmth, respect and the highest standards permeate every interaction. Students are a pleasure to teach and you can always expect a “thank you miss” when students leave your classroom.

Visit arksoane.org to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.