Teacher of Science

Burscough Priory Academy, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Chemistry, Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Teacher Pay Points 1-9

Teacher of Science job summary

Inspire curiosity. Spark discovery. Bring science to life.

Do you have a passion for science, and a talent for inspiring young minds? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our dynamic Science Department, on a maternity cover basis.

In this exciting role, you will create engaging, hands-on lessons that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the world around us. From exploring the wonders of biology and chemistry to unlocking the principles of physics, you’ll help students become inquisitive, confident, and capable scientists.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, engaging science lessons to students of all abilities.

Foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of scientific inquiry.

Support students in developing practical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities.

If you’re ready to make the science classroom a place of discovery, exploration, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.

If you require any further information, please contact our Operations Lead, Alexa at a.oldfield@burscoughprioryacademy.org

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence 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

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 Burscough Priory Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 707 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burscough Priory Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burscough-priory-academy

Thank you for your interest in the Head of Design Technology vacancy at Burscough Priory Academy.

We are a small and thriving community school, within the Endeavour Learning Trust family of schools. Since joining the Trust, we have made rapid and sustained progress over the last three years, with the vision of being a ‘Great school at the heart of the community.’

At our school you will find a caring, ambitious and inclusive community; one that is dedicated to celebrating the potential and uniqueness of everyone. To support this commitment, there is a strong curriculum, inspirational and challenging teaching and learning and outstanding pastoral care. In November 2022, this was recognised by Ofsted and we were judged a ‘Good’ school.

The relationships that are fostered in school between the children and staff are exceptional. We are very aware of our responsibility as a school at the heart of our Burscough community and we know that excellent relationships with our parents, staff and within the wider community are crucial to the success of the children. Our motto is, ‘E Pluribus Unum,’ which translates as ‘Out of Many, One.’ You will feel a distinct feeling of togetherness, working as one to make sure our children feel safe, valued and well supported.

Our family ethos is tangible; we work as a team and we want the best for everyone. But we are also staunch in our commitment to doing this in a way which protects the wellbeing of our staff and our students. Our commitment to reducing workload is non-negotiable. We seek to thrive; individually, together, in our classrooms, staffrooms, schools and right across the Trust.

We hope the information in this pack give you a flavour of who we are and what we do. If you have any further questions about the role please get in touch.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs L MacLaren
Headteacher

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