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Teacher of Science

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1RX

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 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
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a love of their subject and high expectations of their students. They will be an excellent communicator who can inspire young people, and their strong interpersonal skills will enable them to work collaboratively as part of a highly effective team. They will be committed to supporting the ethos and wider life of our school. They should have experience of teaching Science to all abilities across both key stages and have a good understanding of the requirements for GCSE Science. In particular, they will be able to teach Chemistry or Physics at Key Stage 4.

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.

• Prepare and Deliver well structured lessons across the age and ability range in accordance with the syllabus.

• Ensure planning and lessons meet the needs of all groups of learners.

• Adhere to school policies regarding homework, marking, assessment and feedback.

• Manage student behaviour effectively, in line with school systems and policies.

What the school offers its staff

We offer wellbeing support and professional development. Staff can:

• Actively engage with the school’s CPD and training offer
• Contribute to the development priorities of the department and the school.
• Regularly review your own practice, participating in the school’s appraisal cycle.
• Maintain a positive school culture and profile.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 855 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Newman Catholic High School website
• Email address: sby@cardinal-newman.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-newman-catholic-high-school

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is located in Latchford, Warrington with a large catchment area extending across the South of Warrington from which we draw 800 pupils.
We are a vibrant, ambitious and caring community, with students drawn from a variety of backgrounds. Everything that happens within our school is inspired by gospel values and Cardinal Newman’s words that we are all ‘a link in a chain. A bond of connection between persons.’
The extra-curricular life of our school is flourishing, with a wide variety of active sports clubs. We have particular success in Rugby League and Rowing for both our male and female teams, but our sporting offer is wide ranging and growing. Our Performing Arts are a key component of the enrichment on offer with a variety of musical ensembles, a highly successful school show and both Drama and Music thriving at GCSE. Our cutting edge provision in mental health and our outstanding pastoral team ensure that our students have the emotional skills they need to succeed throughout their lives. Our staff team are also committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development.

Arranging a visit to Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sby@cardinal-newman.co.uk.

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