Teacher of Science

Moorside High School, Manchester, M27 0AP

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-8 | £21,766 - £22,465 actual salary

Teacher of Science job summary

Teacher of Science
Moorside High School
MPS/UPS | Full Time | Fixed Term (Maternity Cover until 31 August 2027)

Are you a passionate and inspiring Science teacher looking to make a real difference? Join our dedicated team at Moorside High School and help shape the future of our young people.

As a Teacher of Science, you will deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, motivate students to achieve their full potential, and contribute to our culture of high expectations, inclusion and academic success.

About Us

Moorside High School is a successful and inclusive 11-16 school with approximately 1,200 students. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are proud to be part of Consilium Academies, a family of schools committed to Enriching Lives and Inspiring Ambitions.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Science
• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4
• Commitment to raising achievement and inspiring young people
• A collaborative and positive approach to teaching and learning

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Access to high-quality professional development through Consilium's Centre for Professional Learning
• Opportunities to collaborate across a successful multi-academy trust
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression

If you are enthusiastic about Science education and want to be part of a school with ambition, energy and a strong sense of community, we would love to hear from you.

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Moorside High School, please contact MHSinfo@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

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 Moorside High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1129 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moorside High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorside-high-school-manchester

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