Teacher of Science

The Heath School

Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY

Part of The Heath Family Trust

Tel No: 01928 576664

E-mail: tarryb@heathschool.org.uk

Website: www.heathschool.org.uk

11-16  NOR:  1193

Principal: Mr Mark Tudor BA Hons, PGCE, NPQH

Teacher of Science

MPS/UPS + 5% recruitment allowance

Are you passionate about science and ready to shape the future of the students of Runcorn?

We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic, and inspirational Teacher of Science to join our dynamic team at The Heath School. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students, work alongside great staff and contribute to the wider opportunities we offer our young people.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Science, you will:

·        Deliver engaging and innovative lessons across KS3 and KS4.

·        Inspire students to achieve their full potential in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

·        Plan, prepare, and assess in line with the National Curriculum and school policies.

·        Support students’ academic progress and personal development.

·        Collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

·        Develop your practice and grow as a teacher in line with The Heath Standard for Learning.

·        Liaise with parents/carers and other agencies where appropriate.

·        Model our values of Kindness, Integrity and Tenacity whilst having a passion for our students to Know more; Do more; Be more.

·        Provide pastoral care through your role as a form tutor.

·        Offer extra-curricular opportunities suited to your personal skills, expertise and interests.

·        Ensure the safeguarding of all children.

 About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an emerging or experienced teacher of Science with the drive and commitment to deliver excellent results, with the capacity to move the outcomes of our students to above national.
• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Be an advocate for the subject, with innovative ideas for engaging teaching and learning.
• Be passionate about working with children and seeing them flourish.
• Have strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills.
• Be organised, proactive and professional.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?

At The Heath School, we care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.

The Heath has a real family feel to its community and that is why many of our staff have worked at the school for many years, many starting as trainees or ECTs and going on to become senior leaders, The Principal was a student here! We are committed to professional development, career progression and as a valued member of our team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment in school and within the Trust.
• A positive school culture and classroom environment conducive to teaching.
• Access to high-quality training and development opportunities generated through evidence-based research.
• Maximum 42/50 lessons per fortnight, further reduced for staff with leadership roles.
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of our students.
• Employment Assistance Programme.
• Car Scheme.
• Non pay related performance management.
• Accommodating Principal around personal leave requests.
• Flu jab and NHS health checks.
• Health and wellbeing weeks.
• Termly staff rewards.
• Fortnightly cake at break.
• After school staff activities and social events. 

About Us?

Our school sits in the heart of the community of Runcorn and has been an extremely popular choice for students and parent/carers for many, many years. We are oversubscribed with 1200 students on roll. We have consistently been the highest performing school in the area, outcomes have been extremely positive and are in line or above national average and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about science and ready to lead our department to new heights, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a cover letter by using the links provided or by accessing the school website.

The closing date for applicants is 9:00am Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Bernadette Tarry, HR Officer, tarryb@heathschool.org.uk

The Heath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check  If you are shortlisted for interview, we will carry out an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.