Teacher of Science

Southlands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2NJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.06 - £52,833.34 Annually (Actual) Classroom Teachers’ Pay Scale

Teacher of Science job summary

Southlands High School is advertising for a Teacher of Science to commence employment January 2027.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly organised people to contribute to the outstanding support, care and guidance that the school offers its pupils. Applications are sought from people with energy, commitment and a determination to succeed. This post is open to Teachers with QTS status, including Early Careers Teachers who are new to the profession, and are in their first or second year of their induction.

This full-time role will be based at Southlands High School, however as we are part of the Trust, there may be occasions when you will be required to work at other schools within the Trust.

We encourage applicants to apply through MyNewTerm. Late applications will not be considered.

Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, and the closing date will be Monday 2 November 2026, 9am. Interview date to be confirmed. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates (in line for the KCSIE 2026 guidance). Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references, and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the Trust.

See Application Pack for further details.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Southlands High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 821 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Southlands High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southlands-high-school

Southlands High School is an improving school. Our motto ‘Endeavour for Excellence’ demonstrates that we expect all stakeholders, staff and students to drive for the highest standards in everything they do. Southlands High School is striving to be ‘Better’ than ever before as a successful and inclusive school that works in close partnership with families and the community to achieve the best for our young people.

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