The Bishop Fraser Trust
England
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Salary:
MPS T1 – T9
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
TRUST TEACHER OF SCIENCE
MPS T1 – T9 (£32,916 – £51,048)
1.0 FTE (PART TIME WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED)
PERMANENT CONTRACT
REQUIRED 1ST JANUARY 2026
The Bishop Fraser Trust is seeking a Trust Teacher of Science, to be deployed in no less than termly blocks, to support science teaching across our four secondary schools which include Canon Slade, Bolton St Catherine's Academy, St James's CE High and Bury CE High School. As a Trust we place great value on Science, ensuring equitable access to separate sciences and enjoying a healthy uptake at A-Level. The position is to help bolster progress and attainment through additional capacity and help all pupils develop a love of science.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
To apply please complete the attached application form via the link:
WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:
* Has a sound and developed knowledge of your subject and of its examination specifications.
* Has the ability and/or experience to teach Science at KS3, KS4 and preferably KS5 although we can put this training in.
* Can create and maintain a disciplined and stimulating environment in which all students are well motivated and learn.
* Promotes the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of your subject, being passionate about teaching it well.
* Monitors students' progress and create opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.
* Establishes good working relationships with students and colleagues and with the wider school community.
* Makes excellent and inventive use of available resources to assist in teaching and learning.
* Follows departmental schemes of work and assessments in planning work with each group.
* Completes regular assessments of students' work, providing them with feedback which allows them to make progress.
* Contributes to the production of resources.
* Attends and contributes to departmental meetings and contribute to departmental policies and developments.
* Attends evening meetings as required, including with parents.
* Keeps up to date records.
* Contributes to the production of examination papers and marking them when appropriate.
* Ensures that the requirements of external examinations are met.
* Ensures that the Teachers' Standards are met or exceeded in all your work.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:
* To teach your subject at all levels and to all abilities, seeking to ensure that all pupils make very good progress, enjoy their learning, and become well educated.
* To contribute more widely to the well-being of our pupils, through being a form tutor, undertaking duties, and being a role model for them for their learning and their conduct.
IN RETURN, WE OFFER:
* Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
* Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
* Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
* Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff
* This post will meet the MAT Schools Admission criteria - your child will receive additional points, as you were recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
* Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don't have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years
* A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
* Fantastic facilities.
* A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For more information, visit our website
or contact our HR Team on or by emailing
To apply please complete the attached application form via the link:
Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 13th October 2025 @ 9.00am
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About The Bishop Fraser Trust
The Bishop Fraser Trust
Stitch-mi-Lane, Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL2 4HU
United Kingdom
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