Teacher of Science (KS4 Chemistry and/or Physics)

Role title: Teacher of Science (KS4 Chemistry and/or Physics)

Contract type: Permanent, full-time/part-time

Grade: MPS/UPS

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday (32.5hpw)

Responsible to: Director of Science

Start Date: January 2025

Todmorden High School is excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Teacher of Science within our wonderful school. As a school we operate an innovative and evidence led approach to learning with modelling and direct instruction at the heart of our teaching. Our classes are taught in mixed prior attainment in years 7 to 9 and mixed foundation and higher groups in years 10 and 11. Under this model and our powerful values led approach our science results have improved over the past three years. Both combined science and separate award science are taught from the Edexcel specifications. We are looking for a teacher of science to work collaboratively with our talented science team to build on this success.   

The successful candidate will:  

• have excellent scientific knowledge in their specialist field
• be able to teach Chemistry and Physics at KS4 level 
• be an excellent classroom practitioner
• champion our values of Ambition, Respect, Care and Honesty
• have a mindset for growth, subject knowledge development and iterative improvement

Within the science department currently there is the opportunity for a teaching and learning responsibility, this will be open to all members of our science department, including the successful candidate to this role. 

There has never been a more exciting time to join our incredible community as teacher of science. In this role you will have a direct impact on the lives of hundreds of students and open doors to their futures. Together, we unlock unique potential. 

We are a small and friendly comprehensive school for 11 to 16-year-olds with 900 pupils located in the beautiful Todmorden valley. 

“Todmorden High School is a welcoming and friendly school. Pupils enjoy coming to school because they feel safe, and they learn a lot. Pupils get on well with their teachers and enjoy good relationships. Pupils know that there is always someone who will help them if they have any concerns.” We are so much more than ‘just another school’. 

Should you have any questions about this role please email a.keane@todhigh.co.uk for further information. 

The school reserves the right to close the applications early if sufficient applications are received. 

Closing date – 26th September

Interview date – 3rd October

How to apply:

Please provide the contact details of your current Headteacher as one of your referees where possible.

Please download our application pack and apply online here on Tes via the Quick Apply button.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to providing a workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. Todmorden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete and enhanced DBS and undergo pre-employment screening. Todmorden High School is committed to adhering to Data Protection regulations in regard to how we store your personal information. To view our full recruitment privacy notice please visit our website www.todhigh.co.uk/recruitment.