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Teacher of Science - Permanent Post

Oaklands School, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1NU

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week Mon-Fri, Term-Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6 or UPS + SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science who can create a nurturing learning environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.Join the Science department at Oaklands School and you will be part of an experienced and supportive team.We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies.Interest, enthusiasm, knowledge and experience of teaching Science is essential.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will join an established team in a well-resourced, successful department. A willingness to teach across all years is essential. 'We would welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers, particularly with a secondary science background. We also welcome applications from candidates who have a primary teaching background, with a strong interest in science.Our pupils’ ability ranges begin at working significantly below national expectations on admission, with our more able pupils achieving GCSE/level 2 qualifications. Our pupils are genuinely positive about their education and are a pleasure to teach.Joining us from January 2026 or earlier if possible, the ideal candidate will have the ability to teach across KS3 and KS4 - a real interest in developing teaching and learning is also important.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Teacher of Science Application pack readevertised Nov 2025.docx - 2.08 MB (opens in new tab)

Teacher application form amended Nov 26.docx - 98.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oaklands School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 17
• School size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 17
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oaklands School website
• Email address: jfx@oaklandsschool.org
• Phone number: 01606551048
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaklands-school-winsford

Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring individual? Can you create a nurturing learning environment that enables everyone to reach their full potential? Do you want to be part of an experienced and supportive team? This is an exciting opportunity for a Science specialist to join our team and teach Science across Key stage 3 and Key stage 4 at our Outstanding School.
We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career. We would also be pleased to support an ECT looking to start in July or September 2026.

An outstanding Teacher of Science – Permanent position
Thank you for showing an interest in this important position within our school. I hope that you find sufficient information below to inform your decision and aid your application.
We welcome applications from candidates who have a primary or secondary teaching background.

Are you:
Someone who wants to make a positive difference to young people?
An enthusiastic and inspiring individual?
Able to work as part of a successful multi-disciplinary team?
Committed to quality and equality of opportunity for all?
Dedicated to providing an excellent level of support for young people with SEND?
A person who is dedicated to supporting young people to thrive?
Can you:
Create a nurturing learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential?
Do you:
Want to be part of an experienced and supportive team?
Have the ability to teach engaging and well-structured lessons in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, up to and including GCSE level?
Then we would like to meet you!
Visits to the school are welcome – please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

Arranging a visit to Oaklands School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jfx@oaklandsschool.org.

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