10 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

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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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
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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