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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    5 May 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

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The school is well known for its high academic standards and the warmth of its working relationships. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all our students. Our results at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 are consistently above the national averages. None of these things would have been possible without having a team of staff who have a tremendous sense of vocation and are fully committed to our ‘can do’ culture and inclusive ethos. You will find considerable support and commitment from all of us. We value new ideas, creativity, risk taking and imagination but always in the context of being able to work effectively with each other.

The successful candidate will:

Ø Have strong subject knowledge in Science.

Ø Have an interest in teaching elements of the Engineering curriculum in Key Stage 5.

Ø Be able to engage and motivate students enabling them to fulfil their potential.

Ø Be innovative, creative and enthusiastic with a determination to achieve the best for their students.

Ø Be able to inspire students through consistently high quality teaching across all of the ability ranges in years 7-11. Have the potential for successful teaching in years 12-13.

Ø Be able to work in a team and support colleagues and departmental initiatives.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will receive excellent CPD and a commitment from all of us to help you become the best teacher you can be. This will come in the form of:

Ø Subject specific mentoring and support at all key stages.

Ø Focused subject specific support in developing your teaching and learning strategies.

Ø A comprehensive package of support covering whole school issues as well as an excellent ECF, RQT and Leadership at all Levels CPD programme.

Ø A supportive, friendly and committed staff.

Ø Whole school and bespoke CPD opportunities.

Ø Leadership development opportunities.

Ø Access to a network of external partnerships.

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 young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of work this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

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About Holy Family Catholic High School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1037 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0151 9246451

Holy Family is an ambitious, high achieving, 11-18 mixed Voluntary Aided School, where young people feel safe and happy. We aim to create a supportive, caring but challenging environment for our young people, giving them the self-confidence and belief to realise their ambitions. We are aspirational for them all and strive to meet the needs of every child, irrespective of ability, to ensure they maximise their potential both in and out of the classroom.

Arranging a visit to Holy Family Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk.

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