Teacher of Science

Star Radcliffe Academy is seeking an outstanding teacher to join our ambitious secondary school at a defining moment in its history. Opened in 2024, our academy is growing year-on-year to become a 750-place hub of excellence for the Radcliffe community. We combine a rigorous, knowledge-rich academic curriculum with a unique leadership specialism, ensuring our pupils don’t just achieve high grades, but develop the character needed to lead. If you are a high-performing educator who believes that social and economic deprivation should never be a barrier to elite achievement, we want you to help us shape our culture from the ground up.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Academic Standard: The ability to teach your subject area to GCSE standard.

• Track Record: Proven experience in the sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and pupil outcomes.

• Pedagogy: A talent for innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse, and progress learners.

• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills and a natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a lifelong love of learning.

• Contribute to the academy’s distinctive leadership specialism, helping pupils develop character and a sense of service.

• Work collaboratively within the Star Academies family to share best practices and elevate teaching standards.

• Maintain high expectations for all pupils, ensuring every child in Radcliffe has the opportunity to succeed at the highest level.

• Participate in the academy’s growth as we welcome new cohorts and build our systems toward full capacity by 2028.

About Star Academies & Star Radcliffe

Star Academies is a top-performing multi-academy trust known for transforming life chances in disadvantaged communities. Our mission is built on the STAR values:

1. Service – Being a responsible citizen and supporting others.

2. Teamwork – Working together for excellence.

3. Ambition – Aspiring to be the best.

4. Respect – Treating others as we wish to be treated.

Why Join Star Radcliffe Academy?

• Career Progression: Access to the Star Talent Academy, our professional development hub offering world-class training, mentoring, and clear pathways to leadership.

• Innovative Environment: The “rare privilege” of working in a new school, helping to create the curriculum and culture from scratch.

• Competitive Rewards: High-tier salary scales, excellent pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements, and healthcare cash plans.

• Impact: The opportunity to be a founding influence in a school that is actively raising aspirations and strengthening community pride in Radcliffe.

Key Dates & Application

• Closing Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 (Midnight)

• Proposed Start Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026

• Contact: 0161 329 7400 for an informal discussion.

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all successful candidates will undergo rigorous pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.