Second in Faculty: Science
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Widnes
- £34,069 - £52,835 per year
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum plus TLR 1a (£10,529)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 October 2026
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated individual to join our school community and take up a leadership position in science. This is a pivotal role for an experienced teacher who is passionate about raising achievement and shaping the curriculum for GCSE success.
At Saints Peter & Paul Catholic High School, we are proud to be “An Inclusive Community of Excellence and Opportunity.” Our vibrant and dynamic school values respect, aspiration, and compassion, and every member of staff plays an important role in promoting these values.
We were rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2022, were inspected again in October 2026 and are excited to be able to share our new report when it is published in the coming weeks. In our Catholic School Inspection in October 2024, we were graded ‘Grade 2, Good’. Inspectors recognised the tangible sense of community experienced by students and staff who feel valued and cared for.
As the 2nd in Faculty of Science, you will:
Lead and develop the science curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, challenging, and aligned with national standards.
Drive student achievement by analysing data, implementing interventions, and setting high expectations for progress and behaviour.
Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and leading professional development within the Maths faculty.
Contribute strategically to departmental planning, resource development, and assessment policies.
Collaborate across the school to promote numeracy and cross-curricular learning.
This role offers the chance to influence outcomes for our students at a crucial stage in their education and to play a key part in our continued success.
We will offer you the opportunity to:
Be welcomed into a supportive and forward-thinking staff team
Benefit from exceptional professional development opportunities
Work within the strong Archdiocese of Liverpool Secondary School Improvement Trust, with regular opportunities to collaborate and share best practice
Enjoy a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and staff wellbeing
Further information and an application form can be found on the school website: https://www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ or you are welcome to attend an open event on Wednesday 14th October at 5pm, where you can meet some key staff and see the school. Please email the address below to confirm your attendance.
Please send completed application forms to: recruitment@saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk
Strictly no CVs. CES Application forms only with supporting statement.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 19th October 2026.
Interviews are scheduled for later that same week.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
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About Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
- Highfield Road, Widnes
- Cheshire
- WA8 7DW
- United Kingdom
Join our caring and aspirational high school community in the north west
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes (or ‘P and P’ as it’s known locally) was established in 1994 when the former Saints Fisher and Moore and Saint Joseph’s High Schools combined.
Since then, our school has become one of the highest attaining secondary schools in the borough of Halton and is a popular choice of high school for families across Widnes, Runcorn, and the surrounding areas of Liverpool and Warrington.
We are committed to delivering our vision of creating an inclusive community of excellence and opportunity.
Our dedicated team of teachers and associate staff ensure we continuously raise standards in learning, behaviour, and every aspect of teaching, embodied in our school values of:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Aspiration
A 'good' school with ambition
In July 2022, we were delighted to be once again awarded ‘Good’ status by Ofsted. During this inspection, we received exceptional praise over the quality of teaching in our school, the pastoral support we provide to our children, and our ambitious subject curriculum.
Visit www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ofsted-policies to view the Ofsted report in full.
Leading the way in the north west
A National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), our Mathematics faculty is an established hub of best practice in the north west, providing education and support for teaching partners across Cheshire and Wirral.
Development opportunities
Working in close partnership with the Wigan and West Lancashire Catholic School District, we support prospective teaching trainees through a range of opportunities including teaching internships and the Train to Teach programme.
About Widnes
Sitting in the north west of England, Widnes is a growing town in the north of Cheshire with lots of character and a rich history of industry and rugby achievements.
It’s excellent location means it’s just a thirty minute drive to the bustling heart of Liverpool and 20 miles away from Manchester, perfect for those who want to explore these exciting city centres from an easily accessible and central base. For those looking to experience the great outdoors, the coastline of North Wales is less than an hour away, and the Lake District is less than two.
Our school is just a short walk from the town centre, filled with popular eateries and coffee shops. There’s also plenty to keep you occupied in and around town, from walks along the River Mersey to Pickering’s Pasture nature reserve and relaxing in beautiful Victoria Park, to visiting the cinema, ice rink, Catalyst science museum and the famed Spike Island.
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