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Teacher of Science (Preferred specialism of Chemistry)

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

This job expired on 18 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of successful teaching as evidenced by adding value to student achievements

Have a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum as it relates to this subject

Knowledge of examination syllabus requirements in Chemistry at KS4

Understand how ICT can be used to enhance students’ learning

Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email

What the school offers its staff

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Access to online GP for family

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.

This job post has expired.

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

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 889 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Birchwood Community High School website
• Email address: twiegand@birchwoodhigh.org
• Phone number: 01925853500
• 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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