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Teacher of Science / Head of Department for Biology (maternity cover)

Acle Academy · Norwich · Norfolk

Job description

We welcome applications from teachers who can bring a real enthusiasm to the school and who will continue to raise the already high standards of educational achievement.

Acle Academy is an oversubscribed secondary school for 11-16 year olds located in the heart of the Broadland area only seven miles from Norwich. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and love to learn throughout life. Acle Academy has a strong academic.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic colleague to join a motivated team of teachers. The successful candidates will be required to teach science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Are you:

  • enthusiastic about your subject?
  • a dedicated and imaginative practitioner, who is passionate about teaching and learning?
  • someone who has high aspirations for students, and can contribute new and innovative ideas to curriculum and extracurricular developments?

Suitable candidates may wish to apply for the Head of Biology position (maternity cover). Please make this clear in your application.

Through partnership to excellence, The Wensum Trust is committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for its staff.

The Wensum Trust is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an appropriate Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

The Wensum Trust warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For further information on this vacancy and our school, please contact Ruth Sutton on info@acle.norfolk.sch.uk

Safer Recruitment

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.



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About this school

Acle Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
685
Avg teacher salary
£50,397
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.8:1
Academy trust
THE WENSUM TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER

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Salary
£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2A £3,651
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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