Teacher of Science & PE

Canon Slade School; Bradshaw; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

EDI training

Lunch allowance

Job summary

Canon Slade School in Bradshaw, England, is recruiting a Teacher of Design Science & PE on a fixed-term MAT cover for 1.0 FTE. The post is MPS T1-T9 with a competitive salary and opportunities to work within a strong team across the Bishop Fraser Trust.

The successful candidate will teach KS3-5 Science & PE, foster a stimulating classroom environment, monitor pupil progress, and contribute to departmental resources and policy developments.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of subject and exam specifications.
• Ability to teach Science & PE to KS3-KS5.
• Create disciplined, stimulating environment for learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach the subject at all levels and ensure very good progress.
• Contribute to form tutor duties and departmental activities.

Skills

Subject knowledge

KS3-5 teaching

Classroom discipline

Passion for teaching

Progress tracking

Relationships

Curriculum planning

Resource creation

Collaboration

Job description

TEACHER OF DESIGN SCIENCE & PE

MPS T1-T9 £32,916 - £51,048

1.0 FTE

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT – MAT COVER

REQUIRED ASAP

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form).Our students progress onto world‑class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

1. Has a sound and developed knowledge of your subject and of its examination specifications.
2. Has the ability and/or experience to teach Science & PEat KS3, KS4 and KS5 .
3. Can create and maintain a disciplined and stimulating environment in which all students are well motivated and learn.
4. Promotes the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of your subject, being passionate about teaching it well.
5. Monitors students’ progress and create opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.
6. Establishes good working relationships with students and colleagues
7. Follows departmental schemes of work and assessments in planning work with each group
8. Contributes to the production of resources.
9. Attends and contributes to departmental meetings and contribute to departmental policies and developments.
10. Attends evening meetings as required, including with parents

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

1. To teach your subject at all levels and to all abilities, seeking to ensure that all pupils make very good progress, enjoy their learning, and become well educated.
2. To contribute more widely to the well‑being of our pupils, through being a form tutor, undertaking duties, and being a role model for them for their learning and their conduct.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

1. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
2. Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
3. Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
4. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
5. Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
6. Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years
7. A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
8. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
9. Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
10. Fantastic facilities.
11. A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

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We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 12th October 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC