Teacher of Science - Permanent Post
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1NU |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6c380efc-ee22-495d-b91f-14bc08902f54 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you:
Someone who wants to make a positive difference to young people?
An enthusiastic and inspiring individual?
Able to work as part of a successful multi-disciplinary team?
Committed to quality and equality of opportunity for all?
Dedicated to providing an excellent level of support for young people with SEND?
A person who is dedicated to supporting young people to thrive?
Can you:
Create a nurturing learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential?
Do you:
Want to be part of an experienced and supportive team?
Have the ability to teach engaging and well-structured lessons in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, up to and including GCSE level?
Then:
We would like to meet you! Visits to the school are welcome – please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
If you would like to apply for this exciting post, then please complete the enclosed application form and return to the school with a covering letter by noon on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2025.
What the school offers its staff
Type of School: Secondary Special School
School Category: Community
Age Range of Pupils: 11-17
Gender of Pupils Mixed
Number on Roll: 172
School Address: Montgomery Way
Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1NU
Telephone Number: 01606 551048
E Mail: J.Fox@oaklandsschool.org
Appropriate Authority: Governing Body
Name of Chair of Governors: Mr John Williamson
Name of Headteacher: Mr Neil Oxley
ABOUT US
Oaklands is a child-centred outstanding school, where pupils learn in a nurturing and happy environment. Nestled in the heart of Cheshire West and Chester, our school embodies a transformative 'can do' philosophy, where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. With a deeply caring and supportive staff, we create a happy, nurturing environment that celebrates individual progress and enriches each pupil's educational journey.
Our school's core motto, "The best for all, the best from all," reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional, personalised education. We believe in creating an inclusive atmosphere where pupils can develop crucial life skills, overcome challenges, and discover their unique strengths.
All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan with moderate learning difficulties stated to be their most significant difficulty. However, a small number of pupils also have severe learning difficulties, social and emotional difficulties, or speech and communication difficulties. In line with their learning difficulties, the attainment of pupils is well below what is expected for their age when they enter the school. There are three classes in each of the five year groups from Year 7 to Year 11, as well as a small sixth form, and these are organised largely by academic ability and appropriate educational pathways.
“The best for all, the best from all”
The Headteacher/Governing Body seek to appoint with effect from January 2026 (or earlier if possible):
An outstanding Teacher of Science – Permanent position
(Main Scale + SEN Lower Point)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science who can create a nurturing learning environment in which everyone can reach their full potential. Join the Science department at Oaklands School and you will be part of an experienced and supportive team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Interest, enthusiasm, knowledge and experience of teaching Science is essential. The successful candidate will join an established team in a well-resourced, successful department. A willingness to teach across all years is essential. We would welcome applications from ECTs and candidates who have a primary teaching background.
Our pupils’ ability ranges begin at working significantly below national expectations on admission with our more able pupils achieving GCSE/level 2 qualifications. Our pupils are genuinely positive about their education and are a pleasure to teach.
Joining us from January 2026 or earlier, the ideal candidate will have the ability to teach across KS3 and KS4 - a real interest in developing teaching and learning is also important.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Oaklands is a 2024/25 OFTSED Outstanding School. Please see our website for further details.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Oaklands School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Further details about the role
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. In order to comply with Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum and Immigration Act 2002), all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. All candidates called for interview must bring with them three forms of identification, preferably driving license, passport, birth or marriage certificate and a document showing their current address. In addition it is a requirement that copies of all relevant qualifications should be brought to interview.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of many young people and I look forward to receiving your application.
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.
Are you:
Someone who wants to make a positive difference to young people?
An enthusiastic and inspiring individual?
Able to work as part of a successful multi-disciplinary team?
Committed to quality and equality of opportunity for all?
Dedicated to providing an excellent level of support for young people with SEND?
A person who is dedicated to supporting young people to thrive?
Can you:
Create a nurturing learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential?
Do you:
Want to be part of an experienced and supportive team?
Have the ability to teach engaging and well-structured lessons in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, up to and including GCSE level?
Then:
We would like to meet you! Visits to the school are welcome – please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
If you would like to apply for this exciting post, then please complete the enclosed application form and return to the school with a covering letter by noon on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2025.
What the school offers its staff
Type of School: Secondary Special School
School Category: Community
Age Range of Pupils: 11-17
Gender of Pupils Mixed
Number on Roll: 172
School Address: Montgomery Way
Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1NU
Telephone Number: 01606 551048
E Mail: J.Fox@oaklandsschool.org
Appropriate Authority: Governing Body
Name of Chair of Governors: Mr John Williamson
Name of Headteacher: Mr Neil Oxley
ABOUT US
Oaklands is a child-centred outstanding school, where pupils learn in a nurturing and happy environment. Nestled in the heart of Cheshire West and Chester, our school embodies a transformative 'can do' philosophy, where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. With a deeply caring and supportive staff, we create a happy, nurturing environment that celebrates individual progress and enriches each pupil's educational journey.
Our school's core motto, "The best for all, the best from all," reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional, personalised education. We believe in creating an inclusive atmosphere where pupils can develop crucial life skills, overcome challenges, and discover their unique strengths.
All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan with moderate learning difficulties stated to be their most significant difficulty. However, a small number of pupils also have severe learning difficulties, social and emotional difficulties, or speech and communication difficulties. In line with their learning difficulties, the attainment of pupils is well below what is expected for their age when they enter the school. There are three classes in each of the five year groups from Year 7 to Year 11, as well as a small sixth form, and these are organised largely by academic ability and appropriate educational pathways.
“The best for all, the best from all”
The Headteacher/Governing Body seek to appoint with effect from January 2026 (or earlier if possible):
An outstanding Teacher of Science – Permanent position
(Main Scale + SEN Lower Point)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science who can create a nurturing learning environment in which everyone can reach their full potential. Join the Science department at Oaklands School and you will be part of an experienced and supportive team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Interest, enthusiasm, knowledge and experience of teaching Science is essential. The successful candidate will join an established team in a well-resourced, successful department. A willingness to teach across all years is essential. We would welcome applications from ECTs and candidates who have a primary teaching background.
Our pupils’ ability ranges begin at working significantly below national expectations on admission with our more able pupils achieving GCSE/level 2 qualifications. Our pupils are genuinely positive about their education and are a pleasure to teach.
Joining us from January 2026 or earlier, the ideal candidate will have the ability to teach across KS3 and KS4 - a real interest in developing teaching and learning is also important.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Oaklands is a 2024/25 OFTSED Outstanding School. Please see our website for further details.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Oaklands School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Further details about the role
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. In order to comply with Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum and Immigration Act 2002), all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. All candidates called for interview must bring with them three forms of identification, preferably driving license, passport, birth or marriage certificate and a document showing their current address. In addition it is a requirement that copies of all relevant qualifications should be brought to interview.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of many young people and I look forward to receiving your application.
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.