Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Full time / Permanent

Start Date – 1st September 2024

Salary: MPS/UPS (£30,000 - £46,525) – subject to 2024 pay award. In recognition of your significant expertise as a scientist, we would like the opportunity to attach a recruitment and retention payment for this post, the level of which can be discussed at interview. We are also very keen to support your access to the DfE’s levelling up premium payments, for chemistry and physics graduates who are highly likely to be entitled to up to £6000 from government.

About the area

If you are local, you might have heard of Oldham, but if not, you may not know much about the town. Oldham is the gateway to Manchester City Centre, one of the most vibrant cities in the country, well known for its nightlife, entertainment and shopping. You can travel from Manchester to Oldham by train, tram, bus or car in well under 30 minutes. As well as the bright lights of Manchester, the local area is well known for its outstanding natural beauty. As well as being the gateway to Manchester, we’re also the gateway to the Pennines. Saddleworth Moor, Tandle Hill country park and Daisy Nook are on our door step. Accommodation is also readily available at some very competitive prices. Manchester City Centre has an abundance of high-quality apartments, all a stone’s throw from the amazing night life.

What could you earn?

Money talks. We recognise how expensive it can be, particularly if you are relocating to the area. We really want to help you settle in to life in the area. Whether you are relocating or not, we would like to offer you a recruitment and retention payment. We can discuss a level that will work for you whilst you are on interview. In addition, if you are a chemistry and physics graduate, you are highly likely to be entitled to up to £6000 from government as part of the DfE’s levelling up premium payment.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a teacher of science to work in our flagship science faculty. This is suitable for those looking for their first role or those with experience. We have an excellent reputation for professional development and enabling colleagues to progress their career with us. The team of people you would be joining deliver strong outcomes in the subject and have an excellent reputation in the area and beyond. 

Managing the well-being and workload of staff is something taken extremely seriously by the Principal, having taken steps to reduce unnecessary burdens and bureaucracy. These actions were rated highly in the most recent staff survey, which takes place on annual basis. Staff describe Hathershaw as “a great place to work”. We really want you to have a life outside of the classroom so that you can enjoy everything the area has to offer.

If you want to know more about the role, please contact Vicki Sainsbury, PA to the Principal, on vs@hathershaw.org.uk  

Hathershaw College

The Hathershaw College is a very successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy within the Pinnacle Learning Trust, which consists of ourselves, Oldham Sixth Form College, Werneth Primary School, Broadfield Primary School and Alexandra Park Junior School. We are also well located with good public transport links and excellent access to the motorway network.

You will see from our Ofsted report published in January 2022 that we have retained our good status. I would advise you to read the excellent report before applying. Key highlights from this include: “Pupils behave sensibly around the school and in lessons. They are respectful to other pupils, staff and visitors.” “Staff value the steps that leaders have taken to ease their workload and support their well-being.” Senior leaders have taken radical steps to manage the workload and well-being of colleagues by reducing unnecessary burdens and bureaucracy. These actions were rated highly in the most recent staff survey, which takes place on annual basis.

The Pinnacle Learning Trust

We celebrate students’ uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, including designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; CPD facilitation and support for trainee teachers.  Staff have access to opportunities to develop their teaching practice, such as training on metacognition, virtual classroom coaching and retrieval practice. As a Trust, we celebrate diversity by encouraging an understanding of our communities, faiths and cultures.

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/Vacancies/

Any Queries please email Vicki Sainsbury: vs@hathershaw.org.uk 

Advert Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Interviews: Let us know when you are available.  

Additional Reasons to Join Us:

●      Automatic enrolment into a Pension Scheme

●      Cycle to work schemes available

●      Various health and wellbeing benefits (including on site gym membership at Oldham Sixth Form College and The Hathershaw College)

●      Free on-site parking

●      Excellent opportunities for CPD and career development

Commitment to Safeguarding

Hathershaw College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Hathershaw College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities. 

We take safeguarding seriously