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Science Teacher

Employer
Holyrood Academy
Location
Chard, Somerset
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPS/UPS
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
20th April 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1539018
Suitable for
ECT (NQT) Graduates
Job Reference
2026.03 Science
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
  • Job ID: 1539018

Required September 2026 

Full Time- although 0.8/0.6 FTE available to the right candidate

Science Teacher Vacancy Promotion

Holyrood Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our dynamic and highly supportive department from September 2026. Whether you are at the start of your teaching journey or bring years of experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a collaborative team of specialist Biologists, Chemists and Physicists. Our well-equipped laboratories, strong culture of professional development and commitment to high-quality teaching ensure every colleague is supported to thrive. If you are passionate about inspiring young people and want to work in a school that values positive relationships, high aspirations and genuine teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

We’re hiring! Science Teacher – September 2026. Perfect for both early-career teachers and experienced practitioners, this is your chance to join Holyrood Academy’s friendly, forward-thinking Science team. With great colleagues, well-equipped labs and a strong culture of support, it’s a brilliant place to develop your career and inspire our amazing students. Interested? We’d love to meet you—apply now! 

Closing Date 20th April 2026. Please note this Academy reserves the right to close this vacancy early 

For further information about the job, Academy and Trust please see detailed pack of information 

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Safeguarding Statement:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.

Data Protection Act: Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.

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Holyrood Academy

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