Job descriptionCORE PURPOSE We require an inspiring, academically rigorous Science Teacher to deliver outstanding biology, chemistry, and physics instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the opportunity to teach post-16 specialist pathways. Operating within a high-achieving, single-sex grammar school framework, the successful candidate will facilitate an accelerated, practical-led curriculum designed to foster deep scientific enquiry, advanced analytical reasoning, and confident experimental skills, preparing all pupils thoroughly for top-tier terminal GCSE Combined and Separate Science public examinations. THE SCHOOL Our grammar school operates as an ambitious, academically selective secondary school dedicated to exceptional academic standards, scholarly research, and cultivating leadership and community responsibility. The campus features university-grade science laboratories, extensive research resources, and a highly collaborative, intellectually stimulating staff culture. Our behaviour management framework relies on strong academic focus, self-regulation, and mutual respect, maintaining an impeccable, highly purposeful learning environment that allows pupils to safely engage in complex practical investigations and independent scientific research. KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS Advanced Practical STEM Instruction: Plan, resource, and deliver high-impact science lessons across accelerated attainment pathways, embedding demanding practical investigations to demystify complex chemical synthesis, biological systems, and advanced physics formulae. Stretching High-Attainers: Target high-grade boundaries by deploying rigorous academic scaffolding, higher-level mathematical modelling, and university-preparatory extension tasks to maximize progress for a selective, high-ability pupil cohort. Rigorous Laboratory Leadership: Manage premium school laboratory spaces with flawless adherence to CLEAPSS health and safety standards, teaching advanced experimental techniques and precise manipulation of scientific apparatus. GCSE Performance Optimization: Guide Year 11 cohorts systematically through the demands of terminal Higher tier GCSE Science papers, meticulously analysing mock scripts to eliminate subtle misconceptions and secure elite grade outcomes. Community Pastoral Care: Fulfil full form tutor responsibilities within an established year group structure, managing daily registration, delivering pastoral curriculum units, and maintaining proactive, supportive communication with families. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching credential, paired with a strong honours degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related natural science discipline. Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver top-tier progress metrics and exceptional performance in terminal public Higher tier GCSE Separate and Combined Sciences. Scholarly Mindset: An unwavering commitment to academic excellence, demonstrating the deep subject knowledge, clarity, and intellectual curiosity required to challenge and inspire highly capable pupils. REGIONAL CONTEXT Merseyside Knowledge Quarter & Life Sciences Hub: Based in the historic maritime city of Liverpool, the school capitalizes on a world-class regional identity centred around the Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, an international hub for life sciences, tropical medicine, and digital innovation. The close proximity to major research institutions like the Liverpool Science Park, the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, and top-tier university research laboratories provides rich, real-world links for pharmacology, biochemistry, epidemiology, and materials science modules, connecting classroom science directly to pioneering regional tech industries. Connectivity & Infrastructure: The campus benefits from exceptional Merseyside transport infrastructure, offering straightforward road commuting via the M62, M57, and A580 East Lancashire Road. Public transit links run seamlessly across the Liverpool City Region, utilizing Merseyrail’s comprehensive urban rail network alongside extensive local bus routes and Liverpool Lime Street station, which provides regular, high-speed rail services directly to the Wirral, Southport, Manchester, and London Euston. APPLICATION INTAKE Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.
