Thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of Teacher of Science.
At St Patrick’s, our mission is to provide children with a truly excellent Catholic education that promotes academic success and personal growth, preparing them for a happy and successful life. We are dedicated to helping each child become the best version of themselves.
Our school motto is, ‘amazing things happen here,’ and you only need to spend a few minutes at our school to see this in action. We have a committed team of professionals who challenge and support students to achieve great things, fostering an environment based on mutual respect where students are encouraged to rise to challenges. Our strength lies in our pursuit of excellence and our persistent, consistent approach.
We value an inclusive workplace where staff feel appreciated and trusted, and where collaboration is central to our ethos. We also support our staff’s professional development to help them achieve their career aspirations.
If you meet the role criteria, are an excellent practitioner, and believe in the transformative power of education, we would love to hear from you!
Mrs Alison Byrne
Why St Patrick’s?
Our People Values
Our core values guide every decision we make as an employer. Our aims include:
* To fulfill our Catholic mission, ensuring our children and staff live life to the full
* To attract, recruit, develop, and retain high-performing staff to help pupils become their best selves
* To create a workplace where staff feel valued and trusted
* To support leadership and management growth
* To foster a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and wellbeing
* To provide strong HR services across all school areas
* To serve the wider education system and offer leadership opportunities to our staff in other schools
We offer various employee benefits, continually seeking ways to enhance our offerings based on staff feedback.
CPD
We prioritize continuous professional development, providing learning and career advancement opportunities throughout the year, including cross-school roles.
Pension
Employees earning over £10,000 and over 22 years old are automatically enrolled in our pension schemes with excellent employer contributions.
Family Leave
Enhanced family leave options support staff with family commitments and emergencies. We promote flexible working and work/life balance.
Subsidised Gym Membership
Through Salford City Council, staff can access discounts on leisure facilities.
Wellbeing Initiatives
We prioritize staff wellbeing with events, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health support. We continually seek to improve our wellbeing offerings based on staff input.
Job Summary
The Governors of St Patrick’s RC High School seek an excellent Teacher of Science committed to student enjoyment and progress. The role is suitable for both experienced and early career teachers and offers the chance to join a dedicated team.
The successful candidate will:
* Possess a passion for Science
* Have solid knowledge of Key Stage 3 and 4 Science curricula
* Value their learning environment and resources
* Aspire to be a talented, dynamic, and ambitious teacher, ensuring outstanding progress
* Inspire, engage, and enthuse students
* Foster independent and collaborative student-led learning
To arrange an informal visit, contact Cathryn Taylor, HR Assistant, at 0161 921 2340 or via email at [emailprotected].
Closing date for applications: 14th May 2025.
Interview date: w/c 19th May 2025 (TBC).
The school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3+ months in the last 5 years or 12+ months in the last 10 years while aged 18+, please refer to the link for details on obtaining Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
We will not accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this position.
About Salford
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