Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement: Success through Endeavour, Ambition through Challenge, Strength through Diversity.

This is a fixed term, maternity cover contract starting from September 2026 up until July 2027 or until the return of the postholder. We welcome applications from ECTs and are happy to explore flexible working subject to the operational requirements of the role.

Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge?

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our academy for an enthusiastic and inspirational Science teacher. The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire learners to achieve excellent results. Join us and you will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed Science Team. You will be part of this forward-thinking team teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 and the whole ability range, working together to create an extremely positive learning culture based on high expectations. A real interest in developing teaching and learning is also important. This is an exciting time for our school as we strive to improve and are proud of our commitment to teaching and learning.

About our school:

Cockshut Hill School is part of the Summit Learning Trust comprising Cockshut Hill, Lyndon School, Ninestiles Academy, four primary schools, and the Solihull Sixth Form College. Our trust’s Professional Learning Institute offers all of our staff opportunities to collaborate with great educators from across our sector. We are one of the few schools in Birmingham to receive The Rights Respecting Schools, UNICEF UK Gold Award, for successfully embedding children’s rights throughout the school in our practices and ethos. There is a strong culture of safeguarding and staff work positively with the leadership team to ensure students are kept safe. Our school motto is ‘Nothing But the Best’.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have knowledge and understanding of the academy’s mission statement, aims, priorities, targets, and balanced scorecard and the mission of the Summit Learning Trust.
• Set high expectations and targets for learners in every group taught based on the data provided.
• Highlight positive performance and recognise and reward it appropriately.
• Adhere to the Academy’s system for recording and reporting individual learner performance ensuring compliance with all deadlines.
• Establish clear and constructive working relationships with other colleagues, focusing on maximising learner progress.

About You:

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Evidence of committing to Continuing Personal Development.
• Proven ability to demonstrate good teaching ensuring all students make excellent progress.
• Successful and relevant secondary teaching experience.
• Clear understanding and detailed knowledge of current curriculum and assessment requirements and developments.
• Proven ability to manage behaviour both within class and throughout the school.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check, and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.