Total 86 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Preston , Lancashire, PR1 8XJ

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science

Salary: Teacher Pay scales – PT1 (£32850) – EPT3 (£48,050) plus benefits including: Teachers Pension, Health Care Cash Plan, Generous Staff Discount scheme, 3 extra inset days for planning, at least one late start or early finish per fortnight.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential Teacher of Science. The successful applicant must have the drive and desire to be consistently outstanding. You will be someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. You will be passionate about your subject and will inspire our students to be so as well.

The successful candidate must:

• Someone who is passionate about Science and who will inspire our students to be.
• Perfected skills in securing outstanding progress and attainment with all groups, particularly at KS3 and KS4.
• Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
• Evidence of good to outstanding teaching and results.
• Excellent leadership skills and competencies.
• Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs.

What the school offers its staff

Rewards and Benefits:

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

More pay…

more time…

and more support

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Cash towards medical treatment.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Three extra INSET days for planning.
• At least one personal day a year.
• Great training for your career.
• Exceptional curriculum resources.
• Expert subject advice.
• Support for your wellbeing.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role will involve:

Preparing and making available items requested by staff i.e. apparatus, equipment, chemicals, solutions etc.

Ensuring safe storage and handling of all hazardous materials and chemicals – including poisons, radioactive sources and corrosive liquids.

Ensuring the safe handling and disposal of biohazards.

Ensuring all laboratories are stocked with essential equipment. Maintaining access for staff to the appropriate COSHH information e.g. Hazards/CLEAPSS information.

Making student teachers/graduate trainees aware of the appropriate COSHH information and other Health and Safety publications.

To advise on the availability of chemicals and suitability for use in their experiments.

To make non-specialised cover staff aware of the relevant risk assessments.

The right person will have a good mix of:

• Awareness of Health & Safety in the Workplace
• Good Working knowledge of Science and practices within a Laboratory
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Be adaptable, self-motivated and well organised
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a positive approach to working effectively with all members of the school community.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exceptional opportunity as we look for someone to join us at this incredibly exciting time in the school’s history. The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided RC High School are seeking to appoint a Science Technician.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate about improving the lives of young people.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note: online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates

What skills and experience we're looking for

See attached job description and person specification

What the school offers its staff

See the attached letter to candidates from the Headteacher, Mr Sheldon Logue.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Damian’s RC Science College is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a professional code of conduct and safe working practices for the protection of staff and students in this school. All appointments are subject to pre-appointment checks. The interview panel will look at all relevant identification and documentation. In addition, evidence of qualifications/certificates relating to your post and NI number (and eligibility to work in the UK) are required. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Director of Learning for Science with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

 Qualified teacher status

 Degree

 Higher Degree

 Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

 Practising baptised Roman Catholic

 Qualified Teacher who has undertaken appropriate training and has the necessary knowledge to undertake the duties of the post

 Demonstrable commitment in the curriculum area the applicant would be leading

 The ability to devise and teach appropriate courses throughout the school

 The ability to develop strategies for supporting pupils’ individual needs in and beyond the classroom

 A commitment to pastoral care as a positive support to learning

 The ability to establish successful relationships at all levels and can work as a member of a team

 Excellent classroom practitioner

 Management experience

 Experience of an effective classroom teacher across key stages

 A sound knowledge of programmes of study within Computer Science

 A keen interest in the ongoing development of the appropriate subject.

 Solid understanding and teaching of Computer Science at Key Stages 3 and 4

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing SupportContinuous Professional Development

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Director of Learning - Science, with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About The Valley Leadership Academy

The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 16year olds in Bacup. We joined Star Academies in 2019and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Unity College is seeking to appoint a passionate and energetic teacher to join our Science Department. If you are ambitious, innovative and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.

You will:

• be, or have the potential to become, an excellent practitioner, who is able to teach Science at Key Stages 3 and 4
• be committed to working in a close, collaborative team;
• be able to use a strong pedagogical understanding to successfully deliver the Science curricula;
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.

What the school offers its staff

We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives.

We offer:

• excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities
• a high level of support for all new staff
• the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

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) Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to Work in the UK 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

For a brilliant teacher of Maths, ready to take their first steps into subject leadership or for existing top-quality 2nds in Departments. You must be passionate about Maths and about driving young people to success.

Unsworth Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed, co-educational and non- selective Bury high school. The school is on an incredibly exciting journey of school improvement and when last inspected in November 2019 was judged to be Good in all areas.

We are now three years into our “Good to Outstanding” journey. There have been many highlights, including superb outcomes at GCSE, but a particular highlight of the journey has been digitalisation. All our students and staff have a school iPad that they utilise in and out of lessons.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of 3 leaders in Maths, alongside a Head of Department and a Lead Practitioner. The remit for Maths Leadership is to take our department from Good to Outstanding. OFSTED, The Shaw Education Trust and our own Quality Assurance Process have praised the ambitious rigorous curriculum, strong pedagogy and good outcomes in Maths. This post will add creativity, consistency and more outstanding classroom practice. It is a great opportunity in a department with strong momentum ad real potential to be outstanding.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required from January 2025

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a talented Mathematics teacher to join our large, vibrant, and established team working in the heart ofLancashire’s Ribble Valley. You will join us at an exciting and seminal time in our rich 90-year history with the recent opening of our Primary phase as we begin ourjourney as an all through school for pupils aged 4 - 16.

The Mathematics Department is unapologetically ambitious; the team explores research to inform and expand our practice, using new ideas and strategiesalongside effective and well-established teaching and learning methodology. Our curriculum is rich and challenging and, with our evolving pedagogy, we really areextremely proud of what we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic teacher to join us.

Inclusion here at Ribblesdale is paramount as we strive to provide an education rich in opportunity for all our pupils. Our ‘Personal Development’ provision is‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) with our unique Enrichment programme helping pupils to foster their talents and gain new skills and experiences, beyond the classroomwalls. Our innovative use of education technology has seen us recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School as we develop at the forefront as pioneers ineducational technology and innovation.

Applications are encouraged from inspirational, aspirational teachers who will share our passion for high quality pedagogy informed by the latest research. As akey member of the team, you will have the ability to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. A thirst for championing mathematics across all aspects of the school isvital, along with the enthusiasm and commitment to continue to drive forward at this exciting time.

What the school offers its staff

Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Rochdale. We joined Star Academies in 2021 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential –

• Successful and recent experience of teaching Computer Science to high-attaining students
• Successful experience of teaching A-level Computer Science
• Ability to set and achieve high standards for themselves, colleagues and students.
• Ability to manage student progress and achievement and complete all relevant documentation.
• Have an awareness and understanding of current developments in their subject area
• Ability to create effective rapport with, and inspire the confidence of, external partners such as teachers at other schools, employers, and university departments.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to enthuse and innovate.
• Ability to create effective rapport and a constructive relationship with students and staff, both in and out of school.
• Ability to relate to and inspire students to develop their talents.
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to learn new systems quickly and use them intelligently.
• The depth of knowledge and the mental agility to allow flexibility in lessons
• An excellent classroom teacher
• The ability to deliver your primary subject to university entrance standards.
• Able to display a high level of management skills

Desirable –

• Experience of collaborating on curriculum development and course design (Head of Department role only)
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating effective outreach activities (Head of Department role only)
• Expertise in analysing student data (Head of Department role only)
• Success in preparing students for university entrance, including supporting UCAS applications
• Experience of using innovative pedagogies, including ICT, group work, formative assessment, research projects etc.
• Involvement in delivering CPD (Head of Department role only)
• Knowledge of research-based pedagogy

What the school offers its staff

Why work at Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

We are a happy and thriving school committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the school as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff.
• Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme.
• Free use of the on-site gym.
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships.
• Flu Vouchers.
• Staff savings scheme.

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note candidates’ suitability to work with children will be explored at interview and confirmed through references for the appointee.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Cuthbert’s are currently seeking a Teacher of Computer Science and Business Studies. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St. Cuthbert’s RC High School, a diverse and vibrant school community where we believe that we should be the best that we can be in everything that we do and this mission is at the heart of everything that we do.

Applications from Early Career Teachers alongside more experienced practitioners are welcomed. Flexible-working arrangements could be considered for the right candidate.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
• Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for applicants with ambition, drive and vision who have the skills, expertise and passion to develop a love of learning in our young people to ensure they achieve consistently high standards in this subject.

What the school offers its staff

North Chadderton School is a strong school and is fully committed to continuing to further raise academic standards andattainment, across an academic curriculum. We are committed to career long staff development and if you join our team, you will be based in a diverse, friendly and supportive school with a state-of-the-art building, providing access to the latest resources to facilitate learning.

As well as offering you a competitive salary, eligible Teachers can claim a Government levelling up premium payment for teaching Chemistry or Physics. North Chadderton School is eligible should you wish to apply for this. More information is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-teachers. We also provide free on-site parking, the cycle to work scheme and a range of wellbeing and workload support, including access to employee counselling. Located to the east of Manchester, we are easily accessible through local and regional transport links.

Further details about the role

Have you got the desire, experience and ambition to join our Team? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you. Informal enquiries can be directed torecruitment@theoaktrust.org.uk or please phone school on 0161 624 9939. An application form and further details are available on our school website www.northchaddertonschool.co.uk/Vacancies. Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@theoaktrust.org.uk or posted to Miss J Penney at the address shown above. Please note that due to safer recruitment requirements, we cannot accept CVs.

Closing date: noon Tuesday 1st October 2024

North Chadderton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosure and pre-employment checks. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024’ (para 221)

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.