Teacher of Science (Chemistry)

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AE

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Chemistry
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS 01 (£32,916) to UPS 03 (£51,048)

Teacher of Science (Chemistry) job summary

We are looking for a teacher that makes the education of their students their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. We seek a teacher that will act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teacher up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their students.

The Science faculty at Bridgewater currently comprises fifteen teachers, ten being full-time with five part-time teachers.

Science is currently taught in mixed ability groups through years 7 to 11. At KS3 pupils follow the National Curriculum, lessons and schemes of work having been developed over many years. At KS4 pupils can opt to study Separate sciences following AQA specifications (currently one third of the year group choose this open option). The remaining pupils continue with Combined Science and follow the AQA Trilogy specification.

The structure of the faculty comprises the Head of Faculty and Heads of subject for Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition to co-ordinators for Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4. The faculty is well resourced, and all classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards.

The Science Faculty is looking to appoint an individual who is committed and enthusiastic about teaching and learning and to raising the achievement of all pupils. The faculty is committed to supporting its members and to the professional development of all members of staff.

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 Bridgewater High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgewater High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgewater-high-school-warrington

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Warrington and Cheshire