Part Time Science Teacher

Malbank School & Sixth Form College

Part-time (0.6FTE) Science Teacher

From January 2025

We are looking to appoint a part-time teacher of Science to join our excellent team. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a track record of facilitating students effectively to ensure that they make excellent progress. Alternatively, we would welcome any outstanding ECT’s who have the potential to become excellent teachers. Please let us know which of the sciences you teach in your application.

The Post

We are looking for a candidate who is:

·        An outstanding and inspirational teacher with high expectations of students and themselves.

·        Able to prove they have a successful track record of securing good outcomes for students.

·        Able to teach science to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

·        Actively supportive of the learning culture and values of the school.

·        Skilled in inspiring staff and pupils.

·        Committed to their professional development.

·        Resilient, has presence, boundless energy and a good sense of humour.

Facilities and Resources

The Science Department is housed in its own block of eleven well-equipped laboratories with associated preparation and staff work areas. Staffing currently stands at 9 full-time posts and 7 part time posts. The teaching of Science is enhanced by the excellent support of three technicians.

Teaching and Learning

In Key Stage 3, the Science Department follows the Springboard Science curriculum which is fully resourced. In Key Stage 4 our students have the options of studying AQA Trilogy, Foundation or Higher or separate Sciences which is part of our Options provision.

At A-level, the Sciences are both popular and successful. We offer courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (AQA). We also offer Applied Science (BTEC)The number of groups in the sixth form varies from year to year. Groups are usually shared by staff.

Career development

The school has a track record of nurturing the professional development of staff. The successful candidate will therefore be offered excellent professional development experiences.

How to apply:

Please include, with your application form, a concise letter describing the qualities and experiences that will enable you to be successful in this post.

The closing date for all applications will be at 12 noon on Monday 21st October with interviews taking place during the same week. If you have any questions please contact Louise Cracknell in the first instance - lcc@malbank.cheshire.sch.uk

I hope that this information has encouraged you to apply, and if so I look forward to reading your application. If you have any specific questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at school.

Mr J Harrison - Headteacher                                                                   

Miss H Jones - Head of Science