Job Description

Establishment:

Parklands High School

Location:

Chorley

Salary:

31650 - 43607

Department:

TEA

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

16/10/2025 10:00

Interview Date:

Week commencing 20/10/2025

Start Date:

As soon as possible
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (31/08/2026)

Contract Term:

AYR - All year round

Hours per Week:

32.50

Weeks per Year:

52.143

Pay Grade:

Main Teachers Scale | M1 - M6

The Role

We are currently seeking a dynamic and inspirational

Teacher of

Science

From Jan 2026 or sooner if possible

Full time,

Fixed term to 31/08/2026 in the first instance

.

Hours of work are as

d

etailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document

We are seeking a teacher of Science to join our successful Science department. The position would suit an experienced practitioner but we would also welcome applications from ECTs.


You will receive high quality, comprehensive CPD and support from your colleagues who will coach and guide you through any continued professional development. Parklands has a bespoke ECT programme in place and staff also benefit from out of hours access to our gym facilities.


Parklands High School is a popular, over-subscribed and high-achieving school. This is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, well-resourced and forward looking environment. If you wish to come and visit us or require more information regarding the role, please contact Hayley Eland, Curriculum leader for Science, by telephone or email (HEland@parklandsacademy.co.uk)



Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available via the vacancies page on the trust website

Closing date for applications:

Thursday 16th October

2025

I

nterviews to be held

week commencing 20th October 2025

Benefits

Other

Cyclesolutions Cycle to Work Scheme


Teachers' Pension Scheme Teachers' Pension Scheme


Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Qualified Teacher Status
Essential


Degree in related subject specialism
Essential


Skills

Personal Attributes

Committed
Desirable


Dedicated
Desirable


Attitude and Image
Desirable


Timekeeping
Desirable


Confidence in supporting potentially vulnerable pupils
Desirable


Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.
Desirable


Committed
Desirable

Experience

Experience of relevant KS teaching
Desirable

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Drive to further develop professional skills and knowledge
Desirable


Collaboration
Desirable

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people
Desirable

Experience/Knowledge

Follow policies and procedures
Desirable

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, raising and recording concerns in line with the school's safeguarding procedures

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
Desirable

Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive school attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils

Be a posirtive role model
Desirable

Safeguarding Information


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At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.

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Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.

Southport Road

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 1LL



Hayley Eland - Curriculum Leader for Science


heleand@parklandsacademy....