Teacher of Science (KS4 Lead – TLR2A)
Altrincham College, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QWDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers Main/Upper, plus TLR2A
Additional allowances
plus TLR2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
Altrincham College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science who will lead on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and provision, supported by the Head of Department. This is a new role in our Science department, as we seek to further extend the excellent curriculum and expertise which is currently in place within our Science department.
Candidates should have experience of teaching Science at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subject area. Teachers who specialise in either Biology or Physics would be desirable but not essential.
Additional responsibility
The successful candidate will assume a role which will develop the skills and pedagogy of other colleagues across the department, specifically in relation to adaptive teaching (at all key stages).
The candidate will have a proven track record of demonstrable impact for all learners.
Reporting to the Head of Science, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative teacher with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every child in reaching their full potential.
Please note that we do not employ unqualified teachers. Only applications from candidates with QTS status will be considered for any teaching post.
Altrincham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.
Free on-site parking.
On-site canteen facilities.
Staff room with free refreshments.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Occupational Health and Counselling services available.
Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.
Active and supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team.
CPD opportunities for all staff.
A great place to work.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Altrincham College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 978 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Altrincham College website
- Email address
- recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com
- Phone number
- 01619807173
Altrincham College (part of the South Manchester Learning Trust) is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley and on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Altrincham College places a high value on professional development and CPD opportunities are available to all staff.
Arranging a visit to Altrincham College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com.
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