Teacher of Science – 0.5FTE (Maternity Cover)

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Science teacher for an 11-18 Catholic College in the United Kingdom. You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential KS5 for the right candidate, joining a department committed to curiosity, collaboration and CPD-driven growth.

The college emphasizes cognitive science-informed teaching and a reflective approach to pedagogy, offering a supportive environment for career development and high standards of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5 for the right candidate.
• Join a warm, research-informed Science Department that values curiosity, collaboration and professional growth.
• Contribute to cognitive-science informed curriculum development and evidence-informed teaching practices.

Job description

We are an 11-18 Catholic College with 1,640 students on roll, including 264 in the Sixth Form. GCSE and A level results have been consistently excellent over several years and we are determined to make ourselves an exceptional educational provider. Our college is highly popular with parents/carers, and we are oversubscribed every year.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists? This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious person to develop their career in a forward-thinking college with high standards of achievement and care.

Join our warm, research-informed Science Department, where curiosity, collaboration, and continual professional growth are at the heart of our work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5 for the right candidate. You’ll join a team of committed subject specialists who share a love of science and a reflective, evidence-informed approach to teaching.

Our department is deeply rooted in cognitive science, using insights from how students learn best to shape our curriculum and classroom practice. We are proud of our strong CPD culture, which focuses on both subject knowledge enhancement and subject-specific pedagogy.

Science is a popular and thriving subject in our school. Our students speak highly of their science lessons, valuing both the challenge and the curiosity they inspire. Each year, a large number of students choose to study Triple Science at GCSE, with many progressing onto Science A Levels, reflecting the strength of our teaching and the enthusiasm it generates.

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced practitioner, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a department where teachers and students alike are inspired to explore the wonder of science.

The job description and application forms are available on the college website: https://www.bthcc.org.uk/vacancies

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

Closing date for applications is: 9.00 pm on Monday 16th November 2026