Teacher of Science in Tamworth

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS are popular oversubscribed academies in Tamworth. QEMS was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. Tamworth Sixth Form was judged as GOOD with OUTSTANDING features in November 2024. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well-qualified teacher to join our Academy. Potential candidates are encouraged to come to visit our academy to see what we have to offer.

Key Information

• Hours: 40.75 (part time/flexible working requests will be considered)
• Weeks: 52
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: 24th August 2026
• Salary: M/UPS Scale
• Closing Date: Monday 8 June 2026 at 9.00am

Person specification

• A graduate with qualified teacher status
• Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment
• Desire to improve outcomes for all young people in Science, across all ages and abilities
• An interest in the latest developments in Science teaching
• A keen interest in delivering at A Level
• Excellent relationships with students and parents
• Willingness to explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning
• High levels of enthusiasm, ambition, energy, resilience and determination
• Competent in the use of ICT both as an administrative tool and in teaching and learning

Job Description

• Ensure that teaching, learning and assessment meets the needs of learners, impacting positively upon student attainment and achievement; that it fulfils as appropriate the demands and requirements of the published Academy curriculum maps, tutor guides and student guides, and external examination syllabuses.
• Provide overall direction for student learning within your remit, ensuring that provision is made for students of all abilities, that they are effectively taught and that learning and achievement are evident.
• Work with other staff in contributing to the total learning of students including extension and enrichment activities.
• Set and maintain high standards, expectations and aspirations for both staff and students, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect and that they receive appropriate guidance, support and recognition.
• Ensure the preparation, planning and delivery of the agreed departmental learning programmes, utilising flexible approaches to learning including the application of online learning.
• Ensure that appropriate, challenging attainment targets are set and used with all students and monitor their performance in terms of attainment, achievement (both quantifiable value added measures and broader qualitative achievements) and progress in respect of the outcomes from learning programmes and activities.
• Evaluate classes’ levels of attainment and achievement against both Academy targets and nationally recognised benchmarks.

What we can offer you

• A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
• The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
• Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
• A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

The local area

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links. Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham’s bustling city centre. Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42, junction 10. Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes). Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away.

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online at www.lfct.org.uk/careers. All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.