Teacher of Science NEW Derby High Bury £31,650 - £49,084 Secondary Teaching Expires on 12/02/2025

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Science Teacher to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly regarded school that prioritizes teaching excellence and student welfare. The successful candidate will be part of a forward-thinking Science Department that values innovation and creativity in education. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will be supported in your career growth while making a significant impact on the lives of young learners. If you are motivated and eager to inspire the next generation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Well-qualified and enthusiastic Science Teacher with a focus on Physics or Chemistry.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality and engaging Science curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated Science Department and contribute to innovative teaching.
• Support student progress and uphold high standards in education.

Skills

Physics

Chemistry

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Science

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Science Teacher (particularly looking for Physics and/or Chemistry) to join our forward-thinking Science Department.

Apply by: 12th February 2025 at 9am

Required for: September 2025

The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position for many years. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our successful Science Department. We are passionate about delivering a high quality and engaging Science curriculum and aspire to be a beacon for practice in Science education. Significant investments into the Science Department have been made in recent years to deliver on our vision for excellence. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated, hardworking and forward-thinking department where you will be supported to develop your practice.

We are an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptional progress and we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8 (most recent validated Progress 8 measure stands at +0.35). We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.

We believe that The Derby High School is a great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:

1. A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
2. A school that has high expectations of all who work here
3. A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
4. A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
5. A supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
6. A school that works effectively with all stakeholders
7. A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people

We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Posted applications should be sent FAO Mrs Silgram-Clynes at the school address: Radcliffe Road, Radcliffe, Bury, BL9 9NH, United Kingdom.