Teacher of Science

Falinge Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6LD

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science who:

• Is passionate about teaching Science and inspiring young people.
• Can create engaging, inclusive lessons that support progress for all learners.
• Values collaboration and works well as part of a team.
• Is open to ongoing professional learning and development.

What the school offers its staff

At Falinge Park High School, you will benefit from:

• A strong and supportive Science faculty, delivering Science across KS3 and KS4.
• A school where Science outcomes are consistently strong.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development within the school and across the Watergrove Trust.
• Access to a supportive ECT programme (if applicable) and a comprehensive professional learning programme.
• Opportunities to take part in enrichment activities including field trips.
• A positive working environment, where wellbeing is priortised and staff are valued.
• A vibrant and inclusive school community where you can make a real difference.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Advert Information Pack - Teacher of Science.docx.pdf - 315 KB (opens in new tab)

About Falinge Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1359 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Falinge Park High School website
• Email address: fittonl@falingepark.com
• Phone number: 01706 631246
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/falinge-park-high-school-rochdale

Falinge Park is a multi-cultural, diverse, and inclusive school where we all feel a strong sense of belonging to our ‘Falinge family’. Everyone who visits comments on the calm environment, the positive relationships, and the keen sense of inclusivity that permeates everything that we do.

You will have seen my welcome on the website:

We are the Falinge Family: a school with a heart and soul. A school where the importance of well-being is always considered.

We aim to be a fully inclusive school.

Our core purpose is to secure the best academic and personal outcomes for all pupils and instil a life-long love of learning. This will ensure that all learners believe in themselves and their future, have choices and the power to make them and are able to contribute positively to society.

Empowering all to: Aspire, Thrive, and Achieve.

We have high expectations and encourage all members of the community to continuously aspire to be the best that they can in everything that they do. This includes having excellent performance development opportunities for those with aspirations for leadership at all levels.

Professional learning is valued here at FPHS and we ensure that professionals can make decisions as well as empowering all to continue learning at all times. In addition to this the well-being of all members of our community is always considered in everything that we do and all decisions made so that all thrive.

We are a school that values learning in all areas so that achievement is both academic and personal.

Arranging a visit to Falinge Park High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fittonl@falingepark.com.

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