Teacher of Biology

We wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Science who can specialise in Biology ideally up to A level. Biology is a popular and high achieving department, with 4 large groups at A level and 60 students each year taking Triple science at GCSE. We are looking for a teacher who has the potential and ambition to be outstanding, and who can inspire and challenge students to achieve the highest levels. This post is suited towards an NQT or an experienced teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

·   has experience of teaching science in a comprehensive school (as a teacher or as student teacher)

·   can establish good relationships with, motivate and inspire young people, and who shows the potential and commitment to become and outstanding teacher

·   is a flexible and perceptive classroom practitioner who can engage students across the age and ability range and enable all to learn, enjoy and make progress

·   is commitment to personal, professional development and becoming the best that you can be

. has good interpersonal skills.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Blue Coat, the Trust is made up of St Anne’s Academy in Middleton, The Brian Clarke CE Academy and two primary schools - East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub; both of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the NorthWest of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. 

We offer:

·        Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

·        Teachers career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension

·        Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

·        Convenient location for motorway (Junction 22, M62), bus and tram networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

·  the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

·  The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.

·   The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 09:00am on Monday 20th February 2023

Interviews: Friday 24th February 2023

Start Date:  1st May, 2023* (Negotiable for exceptional candidates)

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.