Second in Faculty: Science

Catholic Recruitment; Widnes; In loco; GBP 48.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff culture

Collaborative working environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic High School in Widnes seeks a proactive leader to drive the science department, shaping GCSE outcomes and curriculum development. The post focuses on raising attainment, data-informed interventions, and raising teaching standards across the faculty.

The successful candidate will mentor colleagues, lead professional development, and contribute to strategic planning while promoting numeracy across the school community.

Competenze

• Proven experience leading science curriculum and assessment strategies.
• Track record of improving student attainment in science.
• Experience in designing and delivering staff development.
• Strong collaboration and communication with multiple departments.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop the science curriculum to align with national standards.
• Analyse performance data and implement interventions to raise achievement.
• Mentor and support colleagues within the Maths faculty.
• Contribute to departmental planning, resource development and assessment policy.
• Collaborate across the school to promote numeracy and cross-curricular learning.

Conoscenze

Curriculum leadership

Data analysis

Mentoring staff

Cross-department collaboration

Formazione

QTS / teaching qualification

Strumenti

Sims/Management software

Descrizione del lavoro

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated individual to join our school community and take up a leadership position in science. This is a pivotal role for an experienced teacher who is passionate about raising achievement and shaping the curriculum for GCSE success.

At Saints Peter & Paul Catholic High School, we are proud to be “An Inclusive Community of Excellence and Opportunity.” Our vibrant and dynamic school values respect, aspiration, and compassion, and every member of staff plays an important role in promoting these values.

We were rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2022, were inspected again in October 2026 and are excited to be able to share our new report when it is published in the coming weeks. In our Catholic School Inspection in October 2024, we were graded ‘Grade 2, Good’. Inspectors recognised the tangible sense of community experienced by students and staff who feel valued and cared for.

As the 2nd in Faculty of Science, you will:

• Lead and develop the science curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, challenging, and aligned with national standards.
• Drive student achievement by analysing data, implementing interventions, and setting high expectations for progress and behaviour.
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and leading professional development within the Maths faculty.
• Contribute strategically to departmental planning, resource development, and assessment policies.
• Collaborate across the school to promote numeracy and cross-curricular learning.

This role offers the chance to influence outcomes for our students at a crucial stage in their education and to play a key part in our continued success.

We will offer you the opportunity to:

• Be welcomed into a supportive and forward-thinking staff team
• Benefit from exceptional professional development opportunities
• Work within the strong Archdiocese of Liverpool Secondary School Improvement Trust, with regular opportunities to collaborate and share best practice
• Enjoy a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and staff wellbeing

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 19th October 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for later that same week.

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.