Teacher Of Science

Lancashire County Council; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bedes Catholic High School, part of Lancashire County Council, seeks an ambitious Science teacher to cover Chemistry and Physics topics where possible. You will join an outstanding science department and be committed to high standards and positive pupil outcomes.

The role requires PGCE/QTS, a relevant honours degree, and a track record of excellent classroom practice. Desirable: Master’s degree and first aid certificate, with experience across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Qualifications

• PGCE/QTS required or recognised teaching qualification for secondary science.
• Good academic achievement including a relevant honours degree.
• Desirable: Master’s degree and first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science (Chemistry & Physics an advantage) to KS3/KS4 students.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner and raise attainment.
• Contribute to extracurricular life and school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Engaging students of all abilities

Innovative teaching

Education

PGCE/QTS

Honours degree

Job description

The Governors wish to appoint an ambitious teacher, to teach Science (Chemistry & Physics an advantage), with the skills and enthusiasm to join our outstanding science department at St Bedes Catholic High School.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher who will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Be ambitious to raise attainment and achieve positive outcomes for all students
• Have a strong commitment to engaging students of all abilities
• Be innovative and inspirational in their classroom delivery
• Have a strong desire to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school

This is an exciting time to join our school community. We have just been judged as Good in our recent Ofsted inspection, and Outstanding in the Section 48 inspection 2024. As a school family, we each of us work hard to make St Bedes an incredible place to work and, as a teacher in our family, you will be expected to maintain the high standards that have been established within the Science department. As a classroom teacher, you should also be committed to securing positive outcomes for the pupils that you teach and have a desire to make positive difference to the lives of young people.

We are offering:

• Professional challenge and support as a member of our school family
• High quality CPD opportunities
• Friendly, committed staff and students
• A well-resourced faculty

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• PGCE/QTS
• Good academic achievement including a relevant honours degree.

Desirable Qualifications

• A post graduate qualification eg a Master's Degree
• A first aid certificate

Essential Experience

• Experience of reaching relevant subject at Key Stages 3 and 4 (includes trainee placements).
• Experience of conducting assessments, keeping records and producing reports on pupils.
• Experience of implementing safeguarding procedures in schools.

Desirable Experience

• A successful track record with GCSE classes.
• Experience of working in (trainee placements appropriate) a Catholic Secondary school, organising and participating in extracurricular activities.
• Experience of planning, organising and taking part in trips/visits that link to the Science curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4.