Teacher of Science

Longridge High; Longridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Longridge High School, on the outskirts of Longridge between Preston and the Ribble Valley, seeks an inspirational science teacher to place science at the heart of the school and raise attainment for all pupils. We welcome both experienced teachers and those starting their careers who want to work in a happy, successful school with a culture of high expectations, respect and teamwork.

We offer a supportive science team, a strong ethos of aspiration, and opportunities to develop the department as

Qualifications

• An inspirational and enthusiastic teacher committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all pupils.
• Experienced or early career entry teacher welcome to join a happy and successful school.
• Able to adapt and teach a highly ambitious and fully inclusive curriculum at both key stages.

Responsibilities

• Teach science across key stages and develop the department further.
• Deliver an ambitious and inclusive science curriculum to pupils of all abilities.

Job description

Closing Date:Monday 2 nd November 2026
Required:January 2027, or earlier

Are you passionate about science and determined to make a real difference? AtLongridge High School we believe our pupils deserve the very best - 'Excellence and ambition from all, for all.'

If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher who is committed toachieving the very best outcomes from pupils of all levels and ability, we wouldbe delighted to hear from you. This position would suit an experienced or anearly career entry teacher who would like to work in a happy and successfulschool.

Longridge High School is situated on the outskirts of Longridge, a smallmanufacturing and market town between Preston and the Ribble Valley. We have 50+teaching staff and approximately 830 pupils. The school serves the localcommunity and has a large catchment area encompassing neighbouring villages, alarge rural district, and urban areas of Preston. The school was originallybuilt in 1959, with additional accommodation added in subsequent years. Schoolfacilities have been continuously updated and refurbished and the school has anew purpose-built teaching block to take on additional pupil numbers.

We prepare every young person for life through a consistent approach toexcellent behaviour, good manners, and hard work, embodied in our school's corevalues 'Respect, Learn, Grow, Together'.

We are looking for:

• A person who really wants to make Science the centre of the school.
• A person who has the vision, drive, and motivation to help develop and improve the department further.
• An excellent teacher who believes every child has the potential to succeed in Science through teaching and learning that challenges and inspires youngpeople.
• A person who can adapt and teach a highly ambitious and fully inclusive curriculum at both key stages.

We can provide:

• A school which is moving forwards and developing to provide an excellent education for all its pupils.
• A Science team that have a real passion for their subject area.
• A strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations, with rapidly improving results in GCSE Science and Triple Science.