Job description
Teacher of Science & Head of Year
Full Time
Permanent
MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 per annum plus TLR £3,527
Start date: 01 September 2026
Do you have a real passion for the sciences, along with a true passion for working closely with children and aiding their development and learning? We are looking for a Science Teacher to be part of a rapidly improving department within an Academy that strives for excellence.
Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and inter-personnel skills, have a pro-active approach and the ability to work independently as well as the ability to relate well to staff and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.
Why choose Iceni Academy? At Iceni Secondary Academy, our most recent Ofsted report recognises the strong progress we are making and the clear direction of travel under committed leadership. Inspectors highlighted the positive culture across the school, noting that “behaviour is orderly and purposeful. Pupils are keen to learn”, and also recognised the impact of our investment in staff, stating that“the trust and school provide high-quality training”. We are on an exciting and ambitious improvement journey, building on these strengths with growing momentum. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your expertise will help shape the next phase of our development and make a real difference to the life chances of our pupils.
Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.
To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 9am
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date so an early application is advised.
Interview date: TBC
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
About this school
Iceni Secondary Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 582
- Avg teacher salary
- £51,575
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
- Academy trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PE