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ECT Science Teacher
St Joseph's RC High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Chemistry, Physics
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 32,916 to 37,101
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate about improving the lives of young people through exceptional science education. Joining a forward‑looking and highly supportive department, inspired by our Christian values you will be given the opportunity to be at the forefront of a fast‑paced, life‑transforming team. This position is ideal an ECT who is eager to be shaped, supported and inspired by experienced colleagues.
This vacancy has arisen as our department continues to grow in strength and capacity. We are keen to recruit the right teacher who can buy into our inclusive vision and who is committed to delivering high‑quality science education. We welcome applications from candidates who specialise in Physics or Chemistry, and who are willing to teach across all science specialisms as part of a collaborative and well‑resourced team.
You will join a department with a proven track record of developing excellent practitioners. Our induction programme is highly effective, ensuring that new colleagues feel valued, nurtured and supported from the outset. You will work alongside teachers who naturally take responsibility for the success of the school, who never ‘walk past’ anything that can be improved, and who use their influence to do whatever it takes to improve children’s life chances.
The successful candidate will:
- Specialise in Physics or Chemistry, with the ability and willingness to teach across all science disciplines.
- Be willing to actively support and contribute to the Catholic Christian ethos of our school.
- Have a passion for teaching and the potential to inspire students and colleagues through a wide range of teaching and learning strategies.
- Demonstrate strong assessment, monitoring, tracking and intervention skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner.
- Have the resilience to work as part of a team to mend broken lives, fan the flames of enthusiasm and further inspire those already excited about a bright future.
- Have the drive to prepare young people to be ‘game changers’ in the world.
What the school offers its staff
As a Catholic Christian community, we offer a fantastic opportunity to work with students who, with the right guidance, can be inspired to achieve the highest grades, as well as those who need additional support to reach their potential. You will be part of an ambitious team that celebrates success, nurtures talent and strives for academic excellence in all we do.
We are determined in our mission to transform the lives of young people and create outstanding life chances through educational achievement. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic teacher who can inspire students of all ages and abilities, and who believes in the power of science to change the world.
We are fortunate to have a team with a broad range of expertise, skills and experience, and we welcome applications from candidates who share our passion for raising standards and delivering exceptional teaching and learning. If you are taking your next step as an ECT, you will find a department ready to support, challenge and champion you.
Do you have what it takes to realise our dream? Can you inspire young people to dream the impossible and achieve beyond their wildest imagination? Join our life‑transforming team.
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.
Further information about the job
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
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Joseph's RC High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1051 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's RC High School website
- Email address
- scurrass530@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01204 697456
Roman Catholic High School
Arranging a visit to St Joseph's RC High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email scurrass530@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk.
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