28 Mar Teacher of Science
Job Title: Teacher of Science
Location: Derby Cathedral School
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: MPS / UPS
Hours per week: Full-time teacher
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Age Range: KS3, KS4 and KS5
NOR: 1260
Job outline
Teacher of Science
Join our thriving Church of England secondary school in the heart of Derby
The Role
We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of Science to join our successful Science Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a growing school that opened in 2018 and now serves over 1,200 students across Years 7-13.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery and development of KS3 Science
- Delivery and development of KS4 Combined Science
- Potential involvement in the delivery and development of KS4 Triple Science and A-Level Science (specialism dependent)
- Contribution to departmental and curriculum development
- Support for enrichment activities, extracurricular programmes, and academic interventions
About Us
Derby Cathedral School is the Diocese’s first Church of England Secondary school, housed in a state-of-the-art building since September 2021. Our curriculum and FAITH values create a foundation for outstanding personal development and academic achievement.
Our Department: The Science Department delivers a diverse and engaging curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5. We are passionate about delivering our breadth of offer and wider enrichment opportunities to prepare students for both further study and careers in the Science sector.
What We Offer
- Modern, purpose-built facilities in Derby city centre
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- Westfield Health employee assistance programme
- Annual flu jab
- Supportive professional development
- Opportunity to shape a growing department
Location
Derby offers an exceptional quality of life, situated just 15 minutes from the M1 and on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. The city combines urban amenities with easy access to stunning countryside, making it one of the UK’s top places to live.
Key Details
- Start Date: 1st September 2025
- Closing Date: 23rd April 2025
- Interviews: w/c 28th April 2025
- Application: Please complete the DDAT application form via the TES website
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Join us in shaping the future of education in Derby. Apply now to be part of our success story.
Application information
Key Details
- Start Date: 1st September 2025
- Closing Date for Applications: 23/04/2025
- Application Process: Please complete the DDAT application form and submit it to j.foulkes@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
Safeguarding Commitment
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, and enhanced DBS clearance.
Join us in shaping the future of education in Derby—apply today and become part of our success story!
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
