Highfields College Essex Road Brinnington Stockport SK5 8DR 0161 406 7922 Job Title: Science Teacher Hours: 32.50 hours per week Salary: MPS/UPS 1 SEN point Contract type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Would you like to make a difference to the lives of young people? We have a very exciting opportunity for a teacher, who loves science, to join our teaching team at Highfields College. Highfields College is a large Pupil Referral Unit, undergoing rapid and exciting growth. The vast majority of our pupils have been permanently excluded from mainstream secondary education, arriving with us with a range of SEMH needs. The aim of our school is to help re-build connections, build positive relationships and help support our pupils to remove barriers to their learning. We are trauma informed, attachment aware and restorative in our approach to working with our young people. The specific aim of our site is to help our pupils re-engage with their education, bridge gaps in their learning and reach their full potential in core subjects, in preparation for GSCE s and future endeavours (English, Maths, Science- mainly biology, PSHE and computing). These are delivered alongside a varied and exciting enrichment program, ensuring our pupils get exposure to a variety of learning and skills-based opportunities. The right candidate will- - Be able to think outside the box to engage our pupils - Have an affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties - Be positive, engaging, patient and resilient - Be able to plan and deliver stage appropriate and relevant Science lessons to a range of pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. - Make learning fun! We are looking to appoint a qualified teacher with the capacity to teach Science. You do not necessarily need to be a Science specialist but experience of teaching Science and/or some related university-level qualifications such as Computing or Maths would be beneficial. Experience of working within an AP is desirable, however we will happily consider applicants who can grow with us and have a determination to succeed. We can offer: - The opportunity to teach small classes of up to 8 pupils. - Mentor support in sessions - Skilled, supportive and committed colleagues - The opportunity to broaden your teaching experience in a specialist field. - A school that will actively support you in developing your career. We warmly welcome visits to our school. ECT s and trainee teachers due to qualify in the next 6 months are welcome to apply. The school is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: Friday 28 November 2025 Stockport Council Valuing diversity