Full Time Temporary Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) Sept 26
St Cecilia's RC High School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Biology, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - September 2026 until May 2027 - or until the postholder returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Mainscale/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are delighted to invite applications for a Temporary Teacher of Science to cover maternity leave, ideally with a specialism in biology.
The successful applicant:
- Will be an excellent practitioner
- Must be able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to succeed in Science
- Must be committed to improving the outcomes for all pupils
- Will have high expectations of themselves and the pupils
- Will have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and improve practice in themselves and others
- Must be passionate about the development and implementation of the Science curriculum
- Will be up to date with relevant pedagogy, apply this to their teaching and promote it to others
Essential Educational Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Degree or equivalent
The successful candidate will be joining a thriving and oversubscribed school in all year groups.
During our recent Ofsted Inspection (January 2025) school received Outstanding for Personal Development. The Inspectors commented: “Pupils are polite, kind and considerate. They enjoy the positive relationships that they have with staff, who care for them well. Pupils make a strong contribution to the calm and respectful atmosphere that exists at the school. They are happy here.”
In our recent Catholic Schools Inspection (November 2024) St Cecilia’s was graded as Outstanding in all areas. The Inspector also recognised: “The exemplary quality of relationships between all members of the community has created a family atmosphere in which every person is highly valued. The pastoral care and well-being for all students, especially those who are most vulnerable, is of a very high standard.”
If you would like to visit school, in fact we encourage you to visit our outstanding school, please contact Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to:
bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk who will arrange a visit with the Curriculum Leader of Science, Mrs Naomi Dewhurst.
The position is temporary to cover for maternity leave and will end usually on the return of the permanent postholder.
Applications should be submitted using the Catholic Educations Services form and emailed to Mrs B Clarke, School Business Manager, to: bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon – Friday 15th May 2026
Interviews w/c Monday 18th May 2026
What the school offers its staff
We understand the realities of workload and are proactive in supporting staff wellbeing. Our comprehensive wellbeing package includes:
- Free, confidential counselling
- Financial and wellbeing coaching
- Menopause and nurse support
- 24/7 GP access
- Stress coaching and physiotherapy
- Monthly staff breakfast
- Weekly staff wellbeing treats including fresh fruit
We also offer thoughtful practical benefits that make a real difference to day-to-day working life, including:
- PPA and Research & Development time taken at home when timetabled in Period 5
- Flexible working hours during Advent, with later starts and earlier finishes
Recent Staff Voice (January 2026) highlights include:
“Very simply, love it. Love the school, students, colleagues, environment, faith aspect.”
“I feel very comfortable and supported. All staff are great and so are the students.”
“I enjoy working at St Cecilia’s; it is a very inclusive team who support each other.”
“Great – very proud of the school, feel supported and trusted in my ability to do my job.”
“Very fortunate.”
St Cecilia’s is more than a workplace. It is a community built on care, professionalism, faith and mutual respect — a place where staff feel valued, supported and proud to belong.
Further information about the job
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.
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 Cecilia's RC High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 570 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Cecilia's RC High School website
- Email address
- bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 07375324661
A popular and growing Catholic High School on the edge of Lancashire's Ribble Valley.
Arranging a visit to St Cecilia's RC High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk.
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