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Teacher of Science (KS4 Lead – TLR2A)

Job details
Posting date: 24 May 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Location: Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: d81d9362-4e82-4fb8-a51a-c86770ec7049

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Altrincham College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science who will lead on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and provision, supported by the Head of Department. This is a new role in our Science department, as we seek to further extend the excellent curriculum and expertise which is currently in place within our Science department.

Candidates should have experience of teaching Science at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subject area. Teachers who specialise in either Biology or Physics would be desirable but not essential.

Additional responsibility

The successful candidate will assume a role which will develop the skills and pedagogy of other colleagues across the department, specifically in relation to adaptive teaching (at all key stages).

The candidate will have a proven track record of demonstrable impact for all learners.

Reporting to the Head of Science, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative teacher with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every child in reaching their full potential.

Please note that we do not employ unqualified teachers. Only applications from candidates with QTS status will be considered for any teaching post.

Altrincham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

What the school offers its staff

An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.

Free on-site parking.

On-site canteen facilities.

Staff room with free refreshments.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Occupational Health and Counselling services available.

Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.

Active and supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team.

CPD opportunities for all staff.

A great place to work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.