Teacher of Science

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (346)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Main/Upper Teacher Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main/Upper Teacher Pay Scale

Teacher of Science job summary

About this Role

Kingsway Park High School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science to join our supportive and ambitious Science department from January 2027.

We are looking for someone who loves their subject, has high expectations and can bring Science to life for students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Applications are welcomed from all Science specialisms, including experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. At Key Stage 4, students follow AQA specifications, with both Combined Science and separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics qualifications offered.

You'll join a collaborative team with specialist Science teaching spaces, dedicated technician support and a strong culture of sharing resources, expertise and effective classroom practice.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Science.
• Can deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons.
• Has high expectations for every student.
• Is committed to excellent teaching and continuous improvement.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive department.
• Holds QTS/QTLS or is working towards QTS through an appropriate training route.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative Science department.
• Specialist Science facilities and dedicated technician support.
• High-quality induction and ongoing professional development.
• Support and development for ECTs.
• Trust-wide career development opportunities.
• Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits including Cycle to Work and free Employee Assistance Programme.

How to apply

Please click 'APPLY NOW' above and include a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 addressing the person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to Kingsway Park High School

Please contact: Caroline Sullivan, HR Officer

Email: recruitment@altusep.com

Telephone: 01706 769999

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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 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 Kingsway Park High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1289 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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