Teacher of Science

St Peter's Catholic High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU

37 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 December 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
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Appropriate point on the teacher's pay scale MPS/ UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a talented, energetic and passionate Teacher of Science. You will be working amongst a high-achieving team within a well-respected and successful school, currently achieving very good GCSE results. You will be a highly effective team player, an excellent teacher and committed to raising the aspirations and achievement of all students.

What the school offers its staff

We have excellent pastoral support and a full programme of activities to develop the potential within every student. Needless to say, we can also offer great career development opportunities to our staff.

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.

St. Peter’s Catholic High School is OFSTED rated ‘good’, oversubscribed and a successful 11-16 Catholic School. We have excellent pastoral support and a full programme of activities to develop the potential within every student. Needless to say, we can also offer great career development opportunities to our staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and a Children’s Barred List check. Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About St Peter's Catholic High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1033 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's Catholic High School website
• Email address: Enquiries@admin.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01942747693
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-catholic-high-school

We are very proud of our school and its commitment to provide a high quality and fully rounded Catholic education to all of our students. St Peter’s is a high achieving school, setting and achieving very high expectations for all of our learners. We are also committed to providing outstanding pastoral care to help each student develop into the unique person they are called to be.

Arranging a visit to St Peter's Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Enquiries@admin.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk.

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