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Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Thorp Academy · Ryton · Gateshead

Job description

An honours degree

A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5

A good understanding of curriculum developments

Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies

Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work

An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department

Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning

Able to use student level data to raise standardsü

Enthusiasm for your subject

Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas

Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues

Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents

Pleasant and friendly manner

Polite and punctual

Reliable

A commitment to working as part of the whole Academy team and supporting the vision and aims of the Academy

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About this school

Thorp Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,496
Avg teacher salary
£44,946
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.3:1
Academy trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

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

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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.

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Ryton, Gateshead, NE40 3AH

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Salary
£32,916 - £51,048
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
8 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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