Teacher of Science

Aston Manor Academy

as part of Equitas Academies Trust

Aston Manor Academy, Phillips Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4PZ

Tel: 0121 359 8108

Teacher of Science

Based at Aston Manor Academy but working across Equitas Academies Trust

36.5 hours per week

Grade MPS-UP, Scale Points 9 to 22

£32,916 to £51,048

Required for September 2026

Aston Manor Academy is seeking to appoint a well-qualified innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will first and foremost be an excellent classroom practitioner, who has enthusiasm for their subject, is able to motivate and inspire students and will further support the high achievements of the department.

We are specifically looking for a teacher who has experience in teaching A level Biology and/or Chemistry to help support our growing post-16 Science offer. The ability to teach both A level subjects is desired but not essential. Due to the nature of the role, we will be unable to accept applications from ECTs.

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (May 2025) we were judged to have maintaining the standards identified at our previous ‘Outstanding’ Inspection. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated one of the best for both progress and attainment in Birmingham!

To a successful candidate, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a technology scheme, cycle to work scheme, Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan and many more.
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have.  To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on 0121 359 8108 or via email at jobs@equitasacademiestrust.com

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/

Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 midday.

Interviews will take place week commencing: Monday 30th April 2026