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Teacher of Science

Saddleworth School, Oldham, OL3 5NU

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  3 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

For September 2025, we are looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Science Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to contribute to improvements in student progress and attainment. Whether you are an ECT or a more experienced teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team in our purpose built Science department within our amazing new school campus.

Applicants will:

• Be passionate about teaching and encouraging students to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
• Have a proven record of excellent classroom practice.
• Be optimistic and committed to establishing high expectations and improved outcomes.
• Value the importance of professional learning and be committed to developing their own leadership potential.
• Be a team player.

Contract type and term: Full Time/Permanent

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Ms C Evans, Deputy Headteacher – c.evans@saddleworthschool.org

Application forms are available at: www.saddleworth.oldham.sch.uk or contact the school by telephone: 01457 872072, or email recruitment@saddleworthschool.org

Deadline for applications: Monday 03rd February 2025, 12 noon

Please send completed applications to recruitment@saddleworthschool.org

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the school may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

What the school offers its staff

• We each feel that we are valued by and belong to the Saddleworth community.
• We all work hard and are considerate and courteous towards each other
• We are respectful, compassionate and kind.
• We are all encouraged to explore, find, nurture and develop our passion
• We are ambitious for ourselves and for each other.
• We have high standards and expectations and strive for excellence.
• We embrace success and take pride in our own achievements and those of others
• We develop and encourage a growth mind-set and positive attitudes in ourselves and others
• We all actively contribute to the Saddleworth community to ensure that it remains a place that we all want to work and to learn.
• Committed to ongoing CPD
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24 access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the school may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Upload additional documents

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

Recruitment Pack Science Jan 25.docx - 217 KB (opens in new tab)

TEACHING STAFF Application Form.docx - 109 KB (opens in new tab)

About Saddleworth School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Saddleworth School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@saddleworthschool.org
• Phone number: 01457 872072
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saddleworth-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Saddleworth School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@saddleworthschool.org.

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