Teacher of Science (7526) at Darton Academy
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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/DA/39291
Location: Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, West Yorkshire, S75 5EF
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPR / UPR (£32,916 to £51,048)
Hours Per Week: 32.5
Weeks Per Year: 52
Closing Date: Midnight, Fri 23rd Oct, 2026
Start Date: January 2027
Positions Available: 1
About this Role
Darton Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our academy in January 2027, on a full time, permanent basis.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for any candidate who wishes to take their career to the next level. You will join a talented team and benefit from all the advantages of working for a multi academy trust. As a result of our journey of continuous improvement Darton Academy continues to outperform all other local schools and is now the highest performing school in the area having achieved an above national average Progress 8 score of 0.37 in the Summer 2024. Pupils at Darton Academy made nearly half a grade more progress than those with similar KS2 starting points.
If you love your subject and are passionate about developing pedagogy and practice, then this is the job for you.
Your new school
Darton Academy is an exciting place to learn and as soon as you enter the building you can feel a buzz of enthusiasm. There is a sense of purpose, the Academy is calm and orderly, with state-of-the-art facilities. We are a close-knit community, and we pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well and doing our utmost to ensure everyone fulfils their true potential.
We aim to ensure that our pupils can learn in a safe and supportive environment, where everyone values academic achievement and has a positive attitude to learning.
In February 2023 Ofsted graded us Good with an outstanding personal development offer. We strongly encourage our pupils to take part in enrichment activities so they can discover all their strengths and talents, and run over forty clubs, as well as pupil support sessions and interventions. We also regularly organise whole school events and educational visits so that our pupils have a broad experience of learning beyond the classroom.
We believe in rewarding pupils for good behaviour, attendance and achievement and run multiple celebration events throughout the year, from "Super September" to our summer "DartFest". We place learning at the heart of everything we do and use our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience to build a positive ethos.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for any candidate who wishes to take their career to the next level. You will join a talented team and benefit from all the advantages of working for a multi academy trust. As a result of our journey of continuous improvement Darton Academy continues to outperform all other local schools and is now the highest performing school in the area having achieved an above national average Progress 8 score of 0.37 in the Summer 2024. Pupils at Darton Academy made nearly half a grade more progress than those with similar KS2 starting points.
If you love your subject and are passionate about developing pedagogy and practice, then this is the job for you.
Your new school
Darton Academy is an exciting place to learn and as soon as you enter the building you can feel a buzz of enthusiasm. There is a sense of purpose, the Academy is calm and orderly, with state-of-the-art facilities. We are a close-knit community, and we pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well and doing our utmost to ensure everyone fulfils their true potential.
We aim to ensure that our pupils can learn in a safe and supportive environment, where everyone values academic achievement and has a positive attitude to learning.
In February 2023 Ofsted graded us Good with an outstanding personal development offer. We strongly encourage our pupils to take part in enrichment activities so they can discover all their strengths and talents, and run over forty clubs, as well as pupil support sessions and interventions. We also regularly organise whole school events and educational visits so that our pupils have a broad experience of learning beyond the classroom.
We believe in rewarding pupils for good behaviour, attendance and achievement and run multiple celebration events throughout the year, from "Super September" to our summer "DartFest". We place learning at the heart of everything we do and use our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience to build a positive ethos.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
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Teacher of Science employer: Darton Academy
Darton Academy is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work environment, where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong commitment to safeguarding, the academy prioritises both student and staff well-being, ensuring a fulfilling career path in education. Employees benefit from a close-knit community atmosphere, opportunities for career development, and a culture that celebrates achievements and promotes continuous improvement.
