Teacher of Science

Wellsway School and IKB Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and values-driven Teacher of Science to join our team on a fixed term contract. This role offers the opportunity to inspire a love of science, challenge and support students to achieve their potential, and contribute to the continued success of a thriving department.

You will join a collaborative Science Team with a shared commitment to high-quality teaching, ambitious outcomes and encouraging curiosity in every learner.

About Wellsway School and IKB Academy

Wellsway School is a well-established secondary school in Keynsham with a strong academic tradition and inclusive ethos. It provides students with a high-quality education and a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests, leadership skills, and character. 

IKB Academy in Keynsham is a small and specialist secondary school with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education. It provides a unique and supportive environment for students who are passionate about practical, real-world learning and career preparation.

Wellsway School and IKB Academy are part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust. 

About Futura Learning Partnership 

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues. 

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities. 

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues. 

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who: 

Values teamwork and enjoys working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for pupils  

Demonstrates high expectations and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for every learner

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and is passionate about delivering excellent learning experiences for all children 

Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities 

Our Culture and Offer 

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership. 

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development. 

Role information:  

This is a full time, fixed term contract

Start date: 04/01/2027

End date: 26/03/2027

How to Apply 

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button: 

Closing date: 01/11/2026

Interviews: To be held shortly after

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.