Science Teacher - Full-time

Olive Academy Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-1129-39T
• Posted:23/03/2026
• Pay:M1-M6 £32,916 - £45,352 & U1-U3 £47,472 - £51,048
• Start Date:Tuesday 1 September 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Thursday 23 April 2026

Advert

We are looking for an exceptional Science Teacher who is passionate about transforming the lives of young people and committed to delivering high-quality teaching across KS3 and KS4. You will be an experienced and reflective practitioner with strong behaviour management skills, capable of engaging pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs.

You will bring an excellent knowledge of the Science curriculum, a creative approach to planning interactive lessons, and the ability to use assessment data to drive progress. We’re looking for someone who can inspire reluctant learners, develop a dynamic and engaging curriculum, and work collaboratively with colleagues to create high-quality learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, empathetic and driven by a belief in the power of excellent education to change lives. You will build strong relationships with students, families and external partners, maintain high expectations, and embody our values of inclusion, respect and ambition.

Information about the school

Welcome to OA – Tunbridge Wells, an alternative provision academy where students can grow both academically and socially, and where enrichment is an important part of our core curriculum.

The Olive Academies family, recognises and respects the potential of every student, supporting them to be the very best they can be.

We believe in the Olive Way and our core values:

Ambition: All challenges can be overcome and education is an important lifelong journey.

Reflection: Learning from experiences and developing a capacity to improve further.

Determination: Not giving up on those who have not experienced success.

Conviction: Everyone has the capacity to reach their potential.

We want all our students to leave us as resilient and fully confident young adults, who will make a significant contribution to wider society in the future.

Our broad and balanced curriculum underpins our ethos of creativity, innovation and mastering of the basics: reading, writing, communicating and mathematics.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me by emailing info.tunbridgewells@oliveacademies.org.uk if you would like to visit OA - Tunbridge Wells or need any further information.

Tony Machin Executive Headteacher

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tony Machin
• Address:Olive Academy - Tunbridge Wells, Pagoda Centre, Off St. John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9TX
• Telephone: 01892 519841
• Email: tony.machin@oliveacademies.org.uk

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• Science Teacher - Job Advert
• Science Teacher - Job Pack
• Application Form
• Equalities Monitoring Form
• Candidate Privacy Statement
• Safer Recruitment & Selection Statement