Science Teacher 1.0 – ECT’s/MPS/UPS
Required September 2026
Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive mixed school of 1160 students, situated on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border within the pleasant market town of Newport. Our location provides easy access to and from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton.
Burton Borough is at an exciting stage in its development, having joined the Learning Community Trust on 1 April 2024. The school is an established and effective learning environment and is proud to be part of this Trust. The Learning Community Trust is centred on its people and unwavering in its commitment to securing the highest standards of education for every student, working collaboratively to remove obstacles and ensure all young people can thrive. Membership of the Trust offers a collegiate, supportive environment within a research‑informed community of dedicated professionals.
The school sits at the heart of the Newport community and aims to ensure that the skills, talents and attributes of all our young people are fostered so they flourish within a caring environment that has high aspirations for all. We believe that all students in our community have the right to the highest standard of education and see ourselves as having a privileged role in ensuring the young people of Newport prosper.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.
At Burton Borough we hold the core belief that teaching practice based on an up-to-date, and deep understanding of relevant evidence is a hallmark of a high-quality education system, and crucial for students’ learning outcomes. We are therefore looking for a science teacher who has a love of their subject and is committed to inspiring young people through quality first teaching.
This role is perfect for someone who shares our Trust’s vision that every young person in our care has the right to an exceptional education. We are dedicated to exposing our students to a coherently planned ambitious curriculum, that values science knowledge so that our young people become exemplary scientists.
Our focus is on having a classroom culture where high expectations that are underpinned by positive relationships, mutual respect and clear routines, allow our teachers to deliver high quality teaching and our students to enjoy and achieve within their learning.
We are seeking to appoint a science teacher who:-
- Has strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding.
- Shows a commitment to high‑quality lesson design.
- Demonstrates awareness of evidence‑based strategies such as retrieval practice, modelling, checking for understanding and scaffolded practice.
- Uses a range of formative assessment strategies, including cold calling, whole‑class response and structured questioning to identify misconceptions in science and adjust instruction in real time.
- Plans proactively to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, through reasonable adjustments and adaptive teaching strategies.
- Establishes calm, purposeful classrooms through clear routines, front‑loading expectations and consistent application of behaviour strategies.
- Builds strong, respectful relationships with pupils, creating an environment where students feel safe to contribute and learn from mistakes.
- Works collaboratively within a team, sharing best practice and contributing to a strong departmental, school and Trust‑wide culture.
We offer:
- A professional learning culture that is highly focused on developing your teaching through a high-quality professional development offer at school and trust level.
- A strong pastoral community that offers support at year group level.
- A centralised behaviour system to support a positive culture.
- A focus on career development.
- A school that provides rich opportunities for extra-curricular activities.
- A dedication to staff wellbeing, including a ‘special’ day of absence.
For further information, please visit our website at www.burtonborough.org.uk, or telephone 01952 951408 or email recruitment.bbs@lct.education.
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Closing Date: 11 May 2026, 9.00am
Interview Date: 13 May 2026