34 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    21 April 2025

  • Closing date

    8 January 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 November 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Chemistry, Physics, Science

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hrs Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Pay scale: Teachers Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3 £31,650 - £49,084 pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about all things scientific and have the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent results? Then come and join a thriving Science Faculty at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.

Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational qualified Science Teacher, preferably Chemistry, who has a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed with excellent interpersonal skills to teach KS3 and KS4 Science.

The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge and be able to maintain the excellent results in these popular areas of study and someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in science. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.

Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.

Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.

Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack and by visiting our website

Criteria;

Experience Pupil Progress

Familiarity with the KS3 & GCSE syllabus requirements in Science

Familiarity with the A level syllabus in Biology, Physics, Chemistry

Track record of expertise and raising achievement and securing improvement

To be able to articulate a vision for learning

Qualifications SkillsandAbilities

Good Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area

PGCE in relevant subject area

QTS/QTLS

Evidence of further professional development at Masters level.

Relevant, recent experience of working in an 11-16 or 11-18 school

Experience of teaching across the ability spectrum

Enthusiasm and ability to motivate and inspire students and staff

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Shows a strong commitment to equity in provision for students and a belief in the potential of every child

Demonstrate the ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students, staff, and parents

Willingness to get involved in the wider life of the school

Quality of Teaching

Ability and experience of teaching Science and Chemistry to GCSE

Ability or experience of teaching Science subjects to A level.

Evidence of excellent teaching – at least Good judgments

Evidence of “Outstanding” practice

National Standards

Evidence all of the Teaching Standards in routine practice

Ethos and Extra Curricular and Curriculum enrichment

Evidence of inclusive practice

Evidence all of substantial contribution to extra-curricular activities

CommitmenttoEqualOpportunities

Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity


What the school offers its staff

Our school has a long and strong record of academic success, the highest of which was in 2022. The destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.

Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.

Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.

We are a popular and high-achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a strong reputation locally and oversubscribed. The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work. Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.


Commitment to safeguarding

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk

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About Rainhill High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1852 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01744677205

11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1847 on roll

Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.

The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017. More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson Trust.

Our Partners

Founded in 2015 by former Liverpool and England striker, Robbie Fowler, The Fowler Academy’s results are impressive. Receiving glowing reports from OFSTED and Pearson qualifications, The Fowler Academy were awarded 'Most Inspirational Post 16 Provider in 2019's Educate Awards and were shortlisted in the 2021 TES Awards, as best national provider and have recently moved to their new home, the former first team training ground for Liverpool FC, Melwood.

Partnerships with the LFC Foundation and Rainhill, The Fowler Academy's blended offer of football and post 16 education is both exciting and innovative, ensuring excellent outcomes for students.

Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk.

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