Science Teacher

Elton High; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Week

Staff Wellbeing Committee

Well-being Day

Job summary

The Elton High School is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of Science. A 0.8 timetable will be considered, and both ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply. The role has arisen after a retirement, joining a supportive, high-performing team in a school with a strong record of achievement.

The school emphasises student wellbeing and collaborative practice, with recent Ofsted notes praising positive relationships and a safe, happy learning environment for pupils.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent.
• Experience delivering Science at KS3/KS4 levels.
• Ability to plan and differentiate lessons for a mixed ability cohort.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Science lessons.
• Assess and track student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Create a safe, inclusive and aspirational classroom culture.
• Collaborate with the Science department to share best practice and resources.

Skills

Classroom management

Subject knowledge: Science

Lesson planning

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Degree in Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Elton High School
Required from 1st January 2027, a full-time permanent Teacher of Science (0.8 will be considered) - Pay Spine

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled full-time teacher of Science to join our supportive and high-performing team. 0.8 timetable requests will also be considered and we welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers alike. The vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of the current postholder.

The Elton High School is a significantly oversubscribed school with a tradition of excellence. We have a history of high achievement with results regularly placing us as amongst the highest performing schools in Bury LA and amongst the top proportion of schools in the country. The successful applicant will be part of a fantastic departmental team, wholly supportive and collaborative, who generate excellent teaching and learning practice. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2026) reiterated the strengths that had been confirmed in the previous reports. The inspection team noted that "Pupils describe feeling happy, safe and proud of their school." Our students achieve well, with the inspectors being particularly impressed with relationships between students and staff, describing them as "warm, respectful and trusting."

Benefits and Wellbeing Initiatives

• half termly Golden Week (no meetings scheduled)
• Staff Wellbeing Committee
• annual Well-being Day for every member of staff

The school has excellent transport links with the M60, M61, M62 and M66 Motorways plus the Metrolink with a fast and frequent service from Bury town centre. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.