▷ [Only 24h Left] Teacher of Science - Scissett Middle School

Overview

Kirklees Council is advertising this role on behalf of Scissett Middle School. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of science to join our dynamic and highly successful school. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the journey from KS2 to KS3 and beyond, working alongside experienced primary, middle and secondary teachers. You will be joining our friendly and forward-thinking school at a very exciting time; a school that genuinely values the well-being of all and is committed to supporting your ongoing professional development. If you are looking for a change, wanting to rediscover the joy of teaching, or hone your skills in a highly supportive and developmental environment, then this is the role for you. Visit the school to see for yourself; you won’t be disappointed.

Scissett Middle School is a thriving, over-subscribed and unique school which caters for pupils between the ages of 10 and 13. We work in strong partnership with Kirkburton Middle School so staff and pupils benefit from the resources of a large school and the personal touch of a small school. Teachers in both of our schools can teach with outstanding behaviours and a zest for learning. We encourage our staff to take risks and enjoy their teaching as this leads to strong relationships and exceptional progress.

The school’s systems and high expectations for behaviour mean that pupils’ conduct is excellent in lessons and during social times. As a result, the school is calm and orderly, and this allows pupils to concentrate on their learning.

Staff are proud to work at the school. Leaders are considerate of staff’s workload and well-being.

(OFSTED, February 2025)

Responsibilities

- Be a highly effective classroom teacher
- Be organised and committed
- Have a strong moral purpose which puts pupils at the centre of everything
- Believe in high achievement for all
- Be committed to the extra-curricular life of the school

What we offer

- The opportunity to work in a very special school; one which is forward thinking, dedicated to improving the lives of all children and continuously seeks to be the best it can possibly be
- Highly motivated pupils who are eager to learn and engage in lessons
- A school that does not rely on fads or gimmicks and puts teacher workload and wellbeing at the centre of every decision
- A commitment to your future development through a well-structured CPD programme
- The chance to work as part of a small multi-academy trust with a drive to deliver the best learning experiences
- Annual salary increments plus inflation-linked increases
- Automatic enrolment into a Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
- Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave)
- Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme offering health and wellbeing services
- Flexible family-friendly policies from day one
- Funding of a wide range of accredited training courses and apprenticeships
- A range of working patterns dependent upon the role
- For employees on all year-round contracts, a minimum of 28.5 days plus bank holidays (increases with length of service) holiday entitlement
- Death in service benefit

How to apply and additional information

Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended – please come and see what we do.

For further information about this post please contact Mrs S Booth, Headteacher’s PA, by email at sbooth@themast.co.uk

Application is via the Trust Application Form which can be found on the trust website. Website: https://themast.co.uk/job-vacancies

The closing date for applications is Friday 10 October 2025 at 4pm

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. You are therefore advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

The interview date is expected to take place week commencing 20 October 2025.

The start date for the successful candidate is 1 January 2026.

If we have not contacted you by Thursday 16 October, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We will review applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.

We value the individual and encourage difference. To achieve this, we start with inclusive recruiting practices. Starting from our job descriptions to blind recruiting, structured shortlisting and scoring we ensure that all employees applying are only measured against their skills, achievements and values.

The Mast Academy Trust and its members, trustees, governors, executive leaders and Headteachers are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring that safer recruiting procedures are in place; it expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment.

Appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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