14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    11 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time: 32.44 hours per week, full year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - U3 (£32,916 - £51,047) dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of teaching Biology, Chemistry & Physics to the 11-16 age range, and working knowledge of the current Science curriculum. - Essential

Interest in and willingness to teach students in key stage 5 - Desirable

Involvement in the professional development of staff - Desirable

An outstanding classroom practitioner - Essential

Experience of producing examination results to a high standard - Essential

Degree or equivalent qualification and a teaching qualification - Essential

Up-to-date in-service training in subject and whole school issues - Essential

Additional qualifications relevant to the post - Desirable

Working knowledge of the National Curriculum, issues and developments - Essential

Highly effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - Essential

Excellent administration, organisation and management skills - Essential

Excellent information and communication technology skills - Essential

A flexible and open-minded approach to learning and teaching with an understanding and proven practice of differentiation - Essential

A commitment to raising achievement across the whole age and ability range - Essential

Ability to multitask and deal with numerous challenges simultaneously - Essential

Energy, commitment, innovation; a person of "vision" with a total commitment to World Class standards - Essential

Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities and intervention strategies for all year groups - Essential

Commitment to developing links with parents and the wider community - Essential



What the school offers its staff

We offer an Employee Assistance Programme to you and your immediate family, continued Professional Development and an excellent Staff Wellbeing Programme.

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

EPCHS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
969 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0151 355 2373

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School is a school with a unique sense of community, where every student is known, where there is exemplary student behaviour, a culture built on striving for excellence and where there are exceptionally high aspirations for everyone.

With nearly 1000 students on roll at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, we are a successful, oversubscribed school situated in Ellesmere Port. We are approximately 7 miles from Chester and approximately 14 miles from Liverpool making commute times short.

Arranging a visit to Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Human.Resources@epchs.co.uk.

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