Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover
Loreto High School Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SW11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 8am
Date listed
15 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
Potential TLR within Department or Whole School
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be an experienced or outstanding recently qualified teacher with:
- the ability to engage students and transmit an enthusiasm for Science;
- knowledge and understanding of current teaching and learning strategies in Science;
- the ability or potential to teach inspirational lessons to a range of abilities across both key stages;
- an enthusiastic commitment to developing the school’s extra-curricular offering;
- a commitment to Loreto High School’s high expectations and powerful ethos;
- the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our students;
- a desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the development of our department and the progress of our students;
- Understanding and experience of implementing successful intervention programmes.
If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description and tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications. An information pack and application form can be downloaded from the documents below or from the school’s website.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits
Professional Development: Tailored support for career growth, regular training, and a personalisedinduction programme.
Health and Wellbeing:
Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, Mental Health First
Aiders, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests, and gym discounts.
Financial Rewards:
Competitive salaries, pension contributions, long service awards, and access to
discount platforms.
Work-Life Balance:
Regular workload reviews and flexible working opportunities where possible.
Community and
Recognition: Positive working environment that values
achievements and
contributions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.
More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Loreto High School Chorlton
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loreto High School Chorlton website
- Email address
- recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk
About Loreto High School
Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools and colleges both in the UK and worldwide.
"A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
A small, friendly, inclusive, cohesive school where we get to know our students well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents “… a welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Parent View
Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos pervades all that we do.
Arranging a visit to Loreto High School Chorlton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.
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