Teacher of Science (Preferred Chemistry Specialism)

Birchwood Community High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PT

11 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  31 October 2026

• Latest start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (235)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Subject Matter Expertise: A degree in a science field (like biology, chemistry, or physics) and a strong grasp of scientific theories.
• Pedagogical Techniques: The ability to plan lessons, develop curricula, and break down complex ideas into simple steps.
• Laboratory and Safety Skills: Competence in managing practical experiments safely and following health and compliance rules.
• Classroom Management: The ability to keep students focused, maintain order, and handle behavior issues.
• Technological Proficiency: Skill in using digital tools, virtual labs, and educational software.

• Communication: Clear verbal skills to explain tricky concepts and listen to student questions.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to improvise when experiments go wrong or adapt teaching methods for struggling students.
• Passion and Creativity: Energy that inspires curiosity and creative ways to make science fun.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Assistance Programme.

Access to GP service and video appointments on the day (extended to immediate family)

Two week October half term break

Flu vaccinations

CPD programme

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 Application Pack.docx - 3.14 MB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of Science Advert.docx - 243 KB (opens in new tab)

About Birchwood Community High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Birchwood Community High School website
• Email address: twiegand@birchwoodhigh.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birchwood-community-high-school-warrington

Arranging a visit to Birchwood Community High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email twiegand@birchwoodhigh.org.

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