Teacher of Science

Fleetwood High School; Banks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Fleetwood High School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school serving Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys and the wider Fylde Coast. We are seeking a Teacher of Science to join our successful Science Department for a fixed-term maternity cover, initially for two terms.

The post offers opportunities for Early Career Teachers or experienced practitioners to contribute to an ambitious, supportive team and exceptional educational experiences for all students.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for Science and ability to inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
• Commitment to delivering engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons.
• High expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Motivation and support for students of all abilities to fulfil their potential.
• Reflective, ambitious and committed to continual professional development.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a highly supportive team.
• Shared commitment to ensuring every young person receives an exceptional educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive Science lessons.
• Motivate and support students of all abilities to fulfil their potential.
• Work collaboratively with the Science Department to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
• Contribute to a supportive team culture and school improvement.

Skills

Passion for Science

Engaging lessons

Inclusive teaching

Behaviour management

Collaborative teamwork

Reflective practice

Job description

Fleetwood High School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school serving Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys and the wider Fylde Coast. We are proud to be known as "the school with a heart in the town with a heart", where high expectations, strong relationships and ambitious outcomes enable young people to flourish. Our HEART values sit at the centre of everything we do and shape our culture, curriculum and community.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teacher of Science to join our successful Science Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about science education and dedicated to helping every student achieve their personal best.

This post is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, initially for two terms. As an oversubscribed and growing school, future opportunities may arise for exceptional candidates.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a genuine passion for Science and can inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
• Is committed to delivering engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Can motivate and support students of all abilities to fulfil their potential.
• Is reflective, ambitious and committed to continual professional development.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a highly supportive team.
• Shares our commitment to ensuring every young person receives an exceptional educational experience.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge, we would welcome your application.

Why Join Fleetwood High School?

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, supportive and values-led school community.
• Enthusiastic students who are keen to learn and succeed.
• A collaborative Science team with a strong commitment to excellent outcomes.
• Modern, well-equipped specialist science laboratories and teaching facilities.
• A strong commitment to staff development, coaching and career progression.
• Protected professional development opportunities and access to high-quality CPD.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free access to our on-site fitness facilities.
• Access to our staff wellbeing initiatives and free staff meals scheme.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Safeguarding

Fleetwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the school's due diligence process.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other pre-employment checks relevant to the post.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Start Date: February Half-Term 2027 or sooner if available.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, initially for two terms.