Start date: 1st September 2025
Thank you for considering applying for the post of Teacher of Science.
At St Patrick’s, our mission is to ensure children experience a great Catholic education that fosters academic success and personal development, preparing them for a happy and successful adult life. We are dedicated to helping every child become their best self.
Our school motto is, ‘amazing things happen here,’ and you only need five minutes in our school to see this is true. We have a committed team of professionals who challenge and support students to achieve excellence, creating an environment based on mutual respect where students can thrive. Our strength lies in our drive for excellence and a persistent, consistent approach.
We value an inclusive workplace where staff feel appreciated and trusted, with collaboration at our core. We also support staff development to help achieve their professional goals.
If you meet the criteria, are an excellent practitioner, and believe education can transform lives, we would love to hear from you!
Mrs Alison Byrne
Headteacher
Why St Patrick’s?
Our People Values
Our core values guide all our decisions. Our aims are:
1. To fulfill our Catholic mission, ensuring our children and staff live life to the full.
2. To attract, recruit, develop, and retain high-performing staff, enabling pupils to become their best.
3. To provide a workplace where staff feel valued and trusted.
4. To develop and support leadership and management growth.
5. To foster a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and wellbeing, creating a healthy work environment.
6. To deliver strong and consistent HR services across all school areas.
7. To serve the wider education system and offer leadership opportunities for staff in other schools.
Our Benefits
We offer various employee benefits, continually seeking ways to improve them for staff value.
CPD
We prioritize continuous professional development, providing learning opportunities throughout the year, including career growth across other schools.
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.
Flexible Working
We support flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance where possible.
Subsidised Gym Membership
Discounts on leisure facilities via Salford City Council.
Wellbeing Strategy
We focus on staff wellbeing, with events, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health support. Staff feedback helps us improve our offerings.
Job Summary
The Governors seek an excellent Teacher of Science committed to student enjoyment and progress. The role suits both experienced and early career teachers within a supportive team.
* Passion for Science
* Strong knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum
* Respect for learning environments and resources
* Ambitious, dynamic, and capable of ensuring outstanding progress
* Ability to inspire and engage students
* Skilled at fostering independent and collaborative learning
To arrange an informal visit, contact Cathryn Taylor, HR Assistant at 0161 921 2340 or cathryn.taylor@salford.gov.uk.
Closing date: 14th May 2025
Interview: w/c 19th May 2025, TBC
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post 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 (aged 18+), see here for Certificates of Good Character info.
We will not accept candidates requiring sponsorship.
Learn more about Salford and our benefits here.
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