Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover at E-ACT Shenley Academy in Birmingham

About this Role

Job Title: Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover

E-ACT Shenley Academy | Building Futures, Changing Lives

At E-ACT Shenley Academy,we believe in the transformative power of education. We see it as more thanjust a process; it's a journey that opens doors and has the potential to changelives. Our mission is to inspire students through a dynamic curriculum thatconsistently delivers good lessons, fostering an environment where learning isempowering and enriching.

At E-ACT Shenley Academy,it is our daily mission are dedicated to these principles. We believe increating an educational experience that not only imparts knowledge but alsocharacter, ensuring that our students leave with the skills, values, and aspirationsneeded to thrive in a changing world.

Take the next steps inyour career with E-ACT Shenley Academy - where the journey is not justabout education; it's about building futures and changing lives.

Find more informationhere: https://shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/about/our-ethos-and-values/

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where everychild is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? Atour academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through anurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos,we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that greatteaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want tomake a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are looking for an experienced Teacher of Science to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students, ensuring progression is central to all lesson plans and giving our students the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality Science lessons that engage, challenge and inspire students
• Plan, prepare and assess learning in line with curriculum requirements, ensuring all students make strong progress regardless of starting point.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, using effective behaviour management strategies to promote high expectations and a culture of respect.
• Use a range of assessment data to inform teaching, monitor outcomes and provide timely, constructive feedback that supports student growth.
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance students' learning

Pay range:

MPS/UPS: £34,069 - £52,835

Maternity Cover

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
• Degree in subject specialism
• Ability to teach 'good or outstanding' lessons
• Effective classroom management

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe everychild deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaksdown barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership,collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-firstculture, and ensure every voice is heard.

Weare proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providingsector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was namedLarge Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievementsare further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MATExcellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES TrustLeadership Award 2024.

E-ACTis recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of ourBirmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISERegional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion andbehaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISEReception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of ourpeople-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible.We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. Wedon't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to bea part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

• Financial and Lifestyle
• We offer a strong financial package including access to definedbenefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionablepay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can alsobenefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainablecommuting.
• Professional Growth andDevelopment
• We invest heavily in staffdevelopment through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point payscale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfillingfull responsibilities.
• Culture and Wellbeing
• Our people-first culturevalues every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a freeEmployee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collectivesuccess.
• Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack formore information.

E-ACT is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults,and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service(DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challengingdiscrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications fromall sections of the community.

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