Teacher of Science & Subject Co-ordinator

A vacancy arises from September 2024 for an enthusiastic, experienced and well-qualified practitioner to teach Science to our KS2 and 3 pupils (primarily Years 6 to 8). The role is to work across 3 days but the exact details will be discussed at interview stage. Please state in your covering letter any preferences which we will try to accommodate as best we can. We offer fantastic on-site facilities, small class sizes and well-mannered, motivated children in a beautiful, rural environment.

Candidates should have experience of teaching secondary science, preferably up to GCSE level. An ideal candidate will have experience of teaching all three sciences, managing a department, teaching the ISEB Common Entrance science course and preparing children for academic scholarships to senior schools. All candidates must be fully committed to working at a busy and energetic school, which will include some after-school commitments such as evening clubs and occasionally assisting the boarding team.

In the role you will teach across our KS2 and 3 groups and will be expected to teach all modules from the biology, chemistry and physics curricula. You will manage the department’s resources, including the storage and use of chemicals and be responsible for the completion of departmental administration, including updating schemes of work. You will promote science within the school, including organising trips and activity days and you will assist with STEM initiatives and outreach programmes with neighbouring maintained schools.  All science lessons are taught in the school’s laboratories which are housed in one of our buildings on site.

S. Anselm's Preparatory is part of the Birkdale Family of Schools.

For more information, please visit our School website for an application pack https://www.sanselms.co.uk/vacancies/

Application Procedure 

 1.      A cover letter addressed to Mrs Donnelly, Head of no more than one side of A4 explaining why you would like this role and the skills and experiences you can bring to it (minimum font size of 11). 

2.      A completed Birkdale School application form which includes the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of two referees.

Closing date for applications – 19th May 2024 at 12 noon 

Interviews – From Tuesday 21st May 2024 

Email your application to: Mrs Donnelly, Head at head@anselms.co.uk by the closing date of 19th May 2024 (6pm). 

For an informal discussion regarding the role please do not hesitate to contact Alicia Webster, HR on 01142 66 8408 on ext 646. 

Applicants who do not provide a Covering Letter and Application Form, as stipulated, will unfortunately not be considered. If you have any difficulties in providing this, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team at Recruit@birkdaleschool.org.uk 

Pre-employment checks 

The Birkdale Family of Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo the relevant pre-employment checks relevant to the role. 

Current legislation applying to this post includes ‘The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2008’ and the ‘Asylum & Immigration Act 1996’. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to prove their eligibility to work in the UK and undergo appropriate criminal record checks, including an application for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Details of the documentation etc needed in connection with all the above requirements will be sent to the shortlisted candidates. Prior to taking up appointment, we will then request a declaration about medical fitness, and proof of qualifications from the successful candidate. 

Under the guidance set by KCSIE, S. Anselm’s School will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. 

Equal Opportunities Statement

At the Birkdale Family of Schools, we strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all individuals. We are dedicated to promoting equality and diversity, providing a level playing field for all of our staff and pupils. We aim to foster an inclusive culture, where diversity is celebrated and where everyone feels empowered, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are stronger together.