Teacher of Science (Fixed-Term)

Role: Teacher of Science

Salary: MPS 1 – UPS 3 - £32,916 - £51,048 (FTE Salary) / £26,332 - £40,838 (Actual Salary)

Contract type: Fixed Term, Maternity Leave Cover, Part time - 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)

Reporting to: Raising Standards Lead – Science

Start date:  7^th June 2027

Fixed-Term End date: 31^st May 2028

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.

This role is based at Middlewich High School, where we believe that every child deserves to attend an excellent school, one that enables all students to flourish and be happy. We do this by providing all students with inspiring teaching, a supportive and caring environment and an enriching educational experience in and beyond the classroom. Our objective is to support all students to achieve ‘Excellence in Learning’, taking pride in their personal achievements whilst making a positive contribution to society.

About the Role

We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our thriving, hardworking Science team at Middlewich High School.

You will be responsible for effective planning and implementation of the curriculum, ensuring quality first teaching, monitoring assessments, recording and reporting. You will also perform the role of form tutor, if designated as such.

Your Responsibilities

• Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

• Recent experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 across the ability range
• Knowledge of GCSE expectations in the subject area
• PGCE and experience of continuing professional development
• An enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning of your subject specialism
• The ability to inspire students to reach their individual potential.

Closing Date: Monday 30^th November 2026 – 9am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Teacher of Science, we would love to hear from you! Please complete the application form today. 

You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

For further information regarding this role, please contact humanresources@sjbf.org.uk.