Teacher of Science

Fleetwood High School, FLEETWOOD, Lancashire, FY7 8HE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2027 or sooner

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (742)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Chemistry
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069 to £52,835 per year

Teacher of Science job summary

Fleetwood High School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school serving Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys and the wider Fylde Coast. We are proud to be known as"the school with a heart in the town with a heart", where high expectations, strong relationships and ambitious outcomes enable young people to flourish. Our HEART values sit at the centre of everything we do and shape our culture, curriculum and community.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teacher of Science to join our successful Science Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about science education and dedicated to helping every student achieve their personal best.

This post is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, initially for two terms. As an oversubscribed and growing school, future opportunities may arise for exceptional candidates.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a genuine passion for Science and can inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

• Is committed to delivering engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons.

• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.

• Can motivate and support students of all abilities to fulfil their potential.

• Is reflective, ambitious and committed to continual professional development.

• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a highly supportive team.

• Shares our commitment to ensuring every young person receives an exceptional educational experience.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge, we would welcome your application.

Why Join Fleetwood High School?

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, supportive and values-led school community.

• Enthusiastic students who are keen to learn and succeed.

• A collaborative Science team with a strong commitment to excellent outcomes.

• Modern, well-equipped specialist science laboratories and teaching facilities.

• A strong commitment to staff development, coaching and career progression.

• Protected professional development opportunities and access to high-quality CPD.

• Free on-site parking.

• Free access to our on-site fitness facilities.

• Access to our staff wellbeing initiatives and free staff meals scheme.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Safeguarding

Fleetwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the school's due diligence process.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other pre-employment checks relevant to the post.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form available with this vacancy. CVs will not be accepted.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date and may make an appointment prior to the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.

Start Date: February Half-Term 2027 or sooner if available.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, initially for two terms.

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 Fleetwood High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1025 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fleetwood High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fleetwood-high-school

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