Teacher of Science

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Lanchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bede’s Catholic School is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Science to join their team for a full-time, fixed-term position from September 2025 to August 2026. The successful candidate will focus on raising achievement and improving life chances while teaching across Key Stages. The role offers excellent support and professional development opportunities in a highly successful school.

Benefits

Excellent care and support for all staff

Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development

Positive and stimulating school climate

Qualifications

• Outstanding Teacher of Science.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to teach across Key Stages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a focus on raising achievement and improving life chances.
• Teach across the Key Stages.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD

Grade: MPS/UPS (£31,650 - £49,084 per annum)

Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term September 2025 to August 2026



St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.



We wish to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will, together with members of the Science department, maintain a relentless focus on raising achievement and improving life chances. The successful candidate will teach across the Key Stages.



We provide:

• Excellent care and support for all staff

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development

• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff



St. Bede’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed, outstanding school, located within easy travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.



How to Apply:

To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply' button.



Closing date: Sunday 01 June 2025

Interview date: TBC



The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.