Teacher of Science x 3

Wirral Schools; Wirral; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and high level training

Excellent promotion opportunities

Well-being and work/life balance

Job summary

Wirral School is seeking three enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Teachers of Science to join the thriving Science department at St John Plessington Catholic College. These fixed-term posts run from 01 January 2027 to 31 August 2027 and are full-time (32.5 hours per week).

The successful candidates will be reflective practitioners committed to high educational standards, able to teach across the full age and ability range, and aligned with the Trust's safeguarding and Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach across the full range of age and ability
• Strong classroom practitioner with high professional standards
• Commitment to Catholic education values and ethos

Responsibilities

• Teach science to students across a range of ages and abilities
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the science curriculum
• Support the science department in maintaining high standards of attainment and progression

Skills

Science teaching

Classroom management

High standards

Job description

• Employer: Wirral School
• Salary: £32,916 - £51,048
• Location: St John Plessington Catholic College
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 32.50 (1fte) hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 10/10/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: SCH/26/346000

Mainscale to Upper Pay Scale

Full Time

Fixed Term from 01 January 2027 to 31 August 2027

St John Plessington Catholic College

We are looking to appoint 3 enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Teachers of Science to join a thriving and successful curriculum area.

This role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for a reflective practitioner who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standards for students. We are looking for a practitioner who has high standards, commitment, passion and the ability to teach across the full range of age and ability.

The successful candidate will share in our vision for Catholic Education, as part of a successful and experienced Science department, that is committed to raising academic standards for all students whilst supporting the spiritual and moral development of the whole person.

The Science department is both innovative and supportive with a history of strong results at KS4 and 5, focused on inspiring children to reflect, learn and achieve.

This is an opportunity to join a Science department where a love of Science is nurtured and students are encouraged to develop a love of Science beyond the classroom.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Want to transform children's lives and develop a love of Science
• Are excellent classroom practitioners
• Work well with staff and students alike
• Are looking to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens
• Are interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
• Mentoring and high level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core
• Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams - working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual's contribution

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.