Teacher of Science (Fixed-Term) at The County High School, Leftwich

The Macclesfield Academy; Macclesfield; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The County High School Leftwich is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Teacher of Science to cover fixed-term maternity leave from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027. The position is a full-time 1.0 FTE with a salary band of MPS 1–UPS 3 (£32,916–£51,048).

You will plan and deliver the science curriculum, ensure quality teaching, monitor assessments, and support students to reach their potential within KS3 and KS4 GCSE expectations.

Formación

• Recent experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 across the ability range.
• Knowledge of GCSE expectations in the subject area
• PGCE and experience of continuing professional development
• An enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning of your subject specialism.
• The ability to inspire students to reach their individual potential.

Conocimientos

KS3 teaching

KS4 teaching

GCSE knowledge

PGCE

CPD experience

Enthusiastic teaching

Inspire students

Educación

PGCE

Descripción del empleo

About This Role

Role: Teacher of Science

Salary: MPS 1 – UPS 3 - £32,916 - £51,048 (FTE & Actual Salary)

Contract type: Fixed Term, Maternity Leave Cover, Full time – 1.0 FTE

Reporting to: Learning Leader - Science

Start date: 1st January 2027

Fixed-Term End date: 31st August 2027

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.

This role is based at The County High School, Leftwich, which is a high performing, fully inclusive, co-educational, 11-16 school with approximately 1050 students, 60 teaching and 60 support staff. The school serves a mixed catchment area with a Published Admission Number of 210, and we are now significantly over-subscribed.

Further details about The County High School, Leftwich, can be found in the attached documents.

About The Role

We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our thriving, hardworking Science team at The County High School Leftwich on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave (ending 31st August 2027).

You will be responsible for effective planning and implementation of the curriculum, ensuring quality first teaching, monitoring assessments, recording, and reporting. You will also perform the role of form tutor, if designated as such.

Your Responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

What We Are Looking For

• Recent experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 across the ability range


• Knowledge of GCSE expectations in the subject area


• PGCE and experience of continuing professional development


• An enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning of your subject specialism.


• The ability to inspire students to reach their individual potential.

Closing Date

Wednesday 25th November 2026 - 9am

Interview Date

W/C Monday 30th November 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.