Science Teacher

Education Partnership; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Burnley seeks a committed Science Teacher to deliver AQA Combined Science and Entry Level qualifications. The role involves developing curriculum and ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students. Candidates must possess Qualified Teacher Status and demonstrate effective teaching practices. The position offers extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare cash-back plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to teacher pension schemes

Free parking

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Experience in teaching science at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Ability to plan and prepare engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AQA Combined Science and Entry Level qualifications.
• Ensure a high-quality learning experience for students.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of curriculum areas.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Differentiation of learning needs

Knowledge of National Curriculum

Job description

The Role

Coal Clough Academy wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher to deliver AQA Combined Science and Entry Level qualifications to students at Key Stage 4 and all sciences at Key Stage 3.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high‑quality learning experience for students that meets internal and external quality standards.
• Use creative approaches within curriculum development and design.
• Develop learning programmes within your specialist area.
• Liaise with senior managers and others about pupils.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of key curriculum areas linked to the role.
• Plan the science curriculum across key stages to ensure a well‑sequenced, knowledge‑rich curriculum that carefully engineers success.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Responsible for attainment and progress in science for all students, in line with agreed targets.
• Support, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others so that lessons are judged no less than typically good.
• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment conducive to children’s learning.
• Plan and prepare lessons to deliver the National Curriculum and other accredited areas, ensuring effective breadth and balance.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations.
• Teach lessons judged to be at least typically good.
• Help maintain good order and discipline among students, safeguarding their health and safety.
• Organise and manage groups or individual students, ensuring differentiation of learning needs and reflecting all abilities.
• Plan opportunities to develop the social, moral, emotional and cultural aspects of students’ learning.

About Coal Clough Academy

Coal Clough Academy is an 11‑16 alternative provision for young people, many of whom have found it difficult to succeed in mainstream schools. At Key Stage 3 we support young people to return to mainstream schools, and at Key Stage 4 we focus on enabling students to gain five GCSEs to ensure a successful transition to college, training or employment. Pupils are taught in small groups, allowing core curriculum learning to be tailored to individual needs.

About The Education Partnership Trust (EPT)

EPT is a multi‑academy trust established in 2012, approved as an academy sponsor. Its vision is to create outstanding schools that transform learning, lives and communities. The trust invests heavily in staff development and supports teaching and support staff as key to pupil achievement.

Benefits and Rewards

• Healthcare cash‑back plan provided free by the trust, including optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, CBT and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to teacher pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Trust‑wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted. If you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager – [e-mail].

Please be advised that, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.