This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Leeds City Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools within the Leeds area and county of West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and one of four schools within White Rose Academies Trust, a trust recognised nationally for its ground-breaking and transformational impact on the lives of the young people it serves. The academy had a Section 5 Inspection in May 2019 achieving an overall Good judgement with Leadership and Management judged as Outstanding. 

Our highly motivated and talented students are at the very centre of everything we do and the shared mission of all our stakeholders is to work ‘In Partnership’ in securing the aspirations and ambitions of every one of our young people. Our academy is a unique and truly inspirational place to work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures ,heritage and experiences ;a significant proportion of students speak English as an additional language. 

Please apply if you wish to work for a Multi Academy Trust which values and supports the next move in your career. 

Role:

Leeds City Academy isseekingto appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science to join our developing and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who believes that every young person can succeed, regardless of background or starting point.

You will be part of a supportive Science department, working collaboratively to deliver a high-quality curriculum that inspires curiosity, promotes high aspirations, and secures strong outcomes for all students.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge inScience

Hashigh expectationsof pupil behaviour,engagementand achievement

Is committed to inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning

Is reflective,resilientand keen to develop their practice as part of a team

In return, we offer:

A welcoming and supportive academy community

A strong focus on professional development and career progression

The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Leeds

Supportive leadership with a clear focus on teaching and learning

White Rose Academies Trust is a localtrust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

Closing Date:   Monday 18th May 2026, 9am

Shortlisting Date:   Monday 18th May 2026

Interview Date: Friday 22nd May 2026

To arrange a visit please contact us on 0113 2844260

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status,ageor disability.

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