Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M21 7SW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | b0d04106-bbc0-42dd-9b9c-bc379be2dec2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be an experienced or outstanding recently qualified teacher with:
• the ability to engage students and transmit an enthusiasm for Science;
• knowledge and understanding of current teaching and learning strategies in Science;
• the ability or potential to teach inspirational lessons to a range of abilities across both key stages;
• an enthusiastic commitment to developing the school’s extra-curricular offering;
• a commitment to Loreto High School’s high expectations and powerful ethos;
• the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our students;
• a desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the development of our department and the progress of our students;
• Understanding and experience of implementing successful intervention programmes.
If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description and tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications. An information pack and application form can be downloaded from the documents below or from the school’s website.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits
Professional Development: Tailored support for career growth, regular training, and a personalisedinduction programme.
Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, Mental Health First
Aiders, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests, and gym discounts.
Financial Rewards: Competitive salaries, pension contributions, long service awards, and access to
discount platforms.
Work-Life Balance: Regular workload reviews and flexible working opportunities where possible.
Community and Recognition: Positive working environment that values achievements and
contributions.
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search. More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk
The successful candidate will be an experienced or outstanding recently qualified teacher with:
• the ability to engage students and transmit an enthusiasm for Science;
• knowledge and understanding of current teaching and learning strategies in Science;
• the ability or potential to teach inspirational lessons to a range of abilities across both key stages;
• an enthusiastic commitment to developing the school’s extra-curricular offering;
• a commitment to Loreto High School’s high expectations and powerful ethos;
• the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our students;
• a desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the development of our department and the progress of our students;
• Understanding and experience of implementing successful intervention programmes.
If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description and tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications. An information pack and application form can be downloaded from the documents below or from the school’s website.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits
Professional Development: Tailored support for career growth, regular training, and a personalisedinduction programme.
Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, Mental Health First
Aiders, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests, and gym discounts.
Financial Rewards: Competitive salaries, pension contributions, long service awards, and access to
discount platforms.
Work-Life Balance: Regular workload reviews and flexible working opportunities where possible.
Community and Recognition: Positive working environment that values achievements and
contributions.
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search. More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk