Teacher of Science (KS4 Lead – TLR2A)

Altrincham College, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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 position.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Main/Upper plus TLR2A
• Additional allowances:

  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 role is to support the Science department as we seek to further extend the excellent curriculum and expertise which is currently in place within our school.

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.

Please note that we do not employ unqualified teachers. Only applications from candidates with QTS status will be considered for any teaching post.

What the school offers its staff

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.

We offer:

v An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.

v Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.

v Free on-site parking.

v On-site canteen facilities.

v Staff room with free refreshments.

v Employee Assistance Programme.

v Occupational Health and Counselling services available.

v Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.

v Active and supportive Governing Bodies and Senior Leadership Teams.

v CPD opportunities for all staff.

v Access to NPQ training programmes and training around leadership and management.

v Opportunities to collaborate and work across the Trust.

v A great place to work.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of Science (KS4 Lead) - April 2026.pdf - 825 KB (opens in new tab)

About Altrincham College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 982 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Altrincham College website
• Email address: recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com
• Phone number: 0161 980 7173
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altrincham-college

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.

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