Teacher of Science 0.6 (maternity)

St Hilda's Church of England High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 3AL

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Science
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 - 3 days per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9-12 months possibly - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role Details:

• To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head Teacher.

• To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach Good or better lessons, actively engage in professional development and ensure pupils make good progress.

• To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of classes and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.

• To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and ethos as a Christian school.

• Overall the job holder must make the education of their pupils their first concern, and is accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. S/he must act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep his/her knowledge and skills as a teacher up-to-date and be self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

The Governors of St Hilda’s wish to appoint a qualified and knowledgeable Teacher of Geography for a maternity cover . The successful candidate would become part of an enthusiastic and hard-working team. St Hilda’s, which is situated on the edge of Sefton Park in South Liverpool, is a welcoming and supportive community. We have high expectations of behaviour and there are excellent relationships between staff and students, based on mutual respect.

St Hilda’s is a high-performing, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a Sixth Form. In 2021, Ofsted judged the school to be Good and in 2025, our SIAMS inspection found that St Hilda’s Church of England High School is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish. The report highlighted "St Hilda’s biblically rooted Christian vision is the cornerstone and lifeblood of this school family. It is strongly proclaimed and confidently embraced, sustaining and nourishing the school’s work and mission. Along with its compelling Christian values, the vision drives this exceptional school. Diversity and difference are embraced, giving dignity and allowing this community to live well together. Pupils are highly respectful and supportive, enabling them to appreciate and support one another to be who they are." We are unashamedly a Christian school."

As the successful candidate, you would be joining a very close-knit, highly supportive family. We are looking for a teacher who is an outstanding communicator and has the ability to meet deadlines/manage time and holds relevant experience of teaching Science (specialism in Biology desirable) in a comprehensive school (as a teacher or student teacher).

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

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.

About St Hilda's Church of England High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1132 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Hilda's Church of England High School website
• Email address: recruitment@st-hildas.co.uk
• Phone number: 0151 733 2709
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-hilda-s-church-of-england-high-school

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