Teacher of Science - Permanent
St Nicholas Catholic High School, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full Time, permanent Contract. 0.8FTE considered for a successful candidate
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between MPS and UPS £32,916 and £51,047
What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHER OF SCIENCE - PERMANENT / Full Time(0.8 FTE considered for successful candidate)
Starting September 2026.
IF YOU ARE READING THIS, IT IS PROBABLY TIME YOU CONSIDERED JOINING OUR EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL!WHY NOT COME AND WORK WITH OUR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AND STAFF TEAM?
COME AND JOIN A SCHOOL COMMUNITY WHERE YOUR WELL-BEING AND WORKLOAD WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND EVEN INCLUDE A FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP IN OUR NEW STAFF GYM!
This is an exciting time for us as we look to further strengthen our Science department here at St Nicholas. This is a subject that matters to us, and we continue to invest in its development so that it is high profile across the school. We really are an excellent Catholic school with a fantastic reputation for the very highest of standards, outstanding students who are eager to learn and exceptional staff who walk the ‘extra mile’ to ensure that every student fulfills their God-given potential.
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science with a passion and vision for learning and teaching in Science across all key stages. You will be a highly effective practitioner who will make a difference by inspiring a love of learning in your students. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, forward thinking, and progressive department which is keen to build upon the many successes within the school’s impressive inspection reports from both the Diocese and Ofsted. This post would suit either an ECT or an experienced colleague wanting to further develop their career in a truly exceptional school.
St Nicholas has made significant progress with the continuous development of the curriculum we deliver to our students. Our examination results, year on year, are significantly above national averages and we continue to be oversubscribed. The successful candidate will benefit from teaching in a department which offers comprehensive and robust schemes of learning, incisive planned assessments, and is fully resourced.
Everyone Matters here: Our Headteacher is a National Leader in Education and we are now leading on training beyond the school, supporting other schools where the need arises. Our professional development offer is one of the best and we are proud of the successes our colleagues have made here, many being promoted within the school to leadership posts (please see the enclosed pack for further information about our offer). Furthermore, we are a school genuinely committed to your health and well-being and workload: we have recently launched our new Well-being Charter and, part of this, has resulted in the opening of a new Gym for staff and students. We have an active Staff Well-being Committee, which is also attended by the Headteacher and fully supported by an experienced Governing Body.
We take safeguarding seriously here: we have a team of Designated Safeguarding Leads, many of whom are experienced and experts in this field. Our Executive Safeguarding Team meet weekly. We ensure that all staff access training on a regular basis and you will be expected to engage in this.
So, what are you waiting for? Why not come and see us in action? Visits to our school are warmly welcomed but we do understand that it isn't always easy to leave your current school to visit another one and is not part of the application process. Please also visit our website to see videos and additional information:https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/videos/
If you feel that you have what it takes to deliver our vision, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Please send your applications by email to d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk.
The deadline for applications is 9am Friday 30 January 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will be confirmed following this date
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the school’s safeguarding policy on the school website here https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Child-Protection-Safeguarding-Policy-2022.pdf
All appointments are made subject to:
· An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
· Checks of professional status where applicable.
· Confirmation of professional qualifications, where applicable.
· Receipt of suitable references
· Medical clearance
· Online vetting check
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About St Nicholas Catholic High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Nicholas Catholic High School website
- Email address
- d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01606 706020
St Nicholas Catholic High School is a mixed catholic secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in Northwich, Cheshire, and caters for approximately 1,250 pupils.
The school opened as a secondary modern in 1965, becoming a comprehensive school in 1972. It is a voluntary-aided school.
Values and vision
As a Catholic School, Gospel values permeate all the work undertaken in St Nicholas Catholic High School. Pupils are encouraged to recognise the importance of education in their own fulfillment as well as for the betterment of society.
The school aims to nurture students’ faith through liturgical celebration, and provides pupils with opportunities to take part in retreats. St Nicholas welcomes the views of parents, and considers them to be central to the successful education of their children.
The school’s Mission Statement summarises what the institution is aiming for: “We aspire to embrace the Gospel and its values, celebrating uniqueness and diversity. Our learning, within an enterprise culture, is based upon trust and respect which define our relationships within the world family. Everyone Matters.”
Arranging a visit to St Nicholas Catholic High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk.
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