Science Teacher

The Heath School, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  24 March 2023 at 5pm

• Date listed

  10 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Monday - Friday 32.50 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Heath School is excited to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity to a Teacher of Science to join us at our school, that sits in the heart of the community of Runcorn. We are looking for an excellent practitioner, who shares our passion for seeing young people flourish.

There are no expectations regarding experience and the successful candidate would be a well organised, vibrant, innovative practitioner who has in depth curriculum knowledge. We have eleven staff who make up the science team including TLR holders and SLT, who provide superb support to their leader and their peers. Our facilities are excellent and our students love to learn. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop personally and further raise standards across the department.

For further information on the post and why you should work at The Heath School then please see supporting documents, contact the school or even arrange for a visit.

An application pack and further details are available to download from this site, the school website or by emailing the Head’s PA, Marie Wadsworth.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is extremely popular and we are oversubscribed with over 1200 students on roll. For many years, outcomes have been extremely positive, and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard.

We care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Heath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service If you are shortlisted for interview, we will carry out an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to mwadsworth@heathschool.org.uk

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

THE HEATH SCHOOL.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

Main Scale Teacher Person Spec.pdf - 133 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Heath School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Heath School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: mwadsworth@heathschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01928 576664
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-heath-school-runcorn (opens in new tab)

Our school is extremely popular and we are oversubscribed with over 1200 students on roll. For many years, outcomes have been extremely positive, and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard. We care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.

Arranging a visit to The Heath School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mwadsworth@heathschool.org.uk.

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