Teacher of Science / Head of Department for Biology (maternity cover) at Acle Academy
- Job Reference: EDV/2026/AA/29251
- Job Category: Teaching & Lecturing | Secondary
- Location: South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER
- Contract Type: Maternity Cover
- Contract Term: Full-Time
- Salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual)
- TLR: 2A £3,651
- Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 2nd Nov, 2026
- Start Date: January 2027
- Positions Available: 1
- Suitable for ECTs: Yes
- Interview Date(s): 09.11.26
About this Role
We welcome applications from teachers who can bring a real enthusiasm to the school and who will continue to raise the already high standards of educational achievement.
Acle Academy is an oversubscribed secondary school for 11-16 year olds located in the heart of the Broadland area only seven miles from Norwich. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and love to learn throughout life. Acle Academy has a strong academic., Through partnership to excellence, The Wensum Trust is committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for its staff.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic colleague to join a motivated team of teachers. The successful candidates will be required to teach science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Are you:
- enthusiastic about your subject?
- a dedicated and imaginative practitioner, who is passionate about teaching and learning?
- someone who has high aspirations for students, and can contribute new and innovative ideas to curriculum and extracurricular developments?
Suitable candidates may wish to apply for the Head of Biology position (maternity cover). Please make this clear in your application.
Through partnership to excellence, The Wensum Trust is committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for its staff.
The Wensum Trust is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an appropriate Enhanced DBS check, and successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
The Wensum Trust warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
For further information on this vacancy and our school, please contact Ruth Sutton on [email protected]
Safer Recruitment
The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.
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Teacher of Science / Head of Department for Biology in Acle employer: The Wensum Trust
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