Teacher of Science

Contract: Full Time, Permanent (MPS/UPS).   Part time applications considered.

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Crompton House CofE School, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HS
Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale.

Job Purpose

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning in Science, in line with national teaching standards, enabling students to fulfil their individual potential.
• Ensure accountability for student achievement, using data and intervention strategies to secure progress at or above target grades.
• Provide a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum.
• Contribute to students’ personal growth, wellbeing and spiritual development in line with the ethos of Crompton House CofE School.
• Consistently implement school systems, policies and procedures.
• Undertake responsibilities as a Form Tutor, supporting the academic and pastoral progress of students.

Key Performance Areas

• Curriculum Provision & Development: Support curriculum innovation and ensure effective delivery of schemes of work that meet school, awarding body, and national requirements.
• Teaching & Learning: Provide engaging lessons, assess effectively, monitor progress and deliver high-quality feedback to students.
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of teaching and learning within the Science team.
• Staff Development: Engage actively in professional development, training and the Performance Management process.
• Student Progress: Track and analyse performance data, taking appropriate action to support achievement.
• Communication: Maintain effective relationships with colleagues, parents, external agencies and students.
• Wider Contribution: Support whole-school priorities, contribute to extracurricular life, uphold the Christian ethos, and participate in supervisory duties.

Specific Responsibilities of the Post

• Teach Science across the age and ability range (11–16, with potential to contribute to post-16 provision).
• Plan and deliver lessons that reflect best practice in pedagogy, subject knowledge and assessment.
• Maintain accurate records, including registers, assessments and student reports.
• Participate in departmental and whole-school meetings and initiatives.
• Support the effective use and allocation of resources within the Science team.
• Play a proactive role in maintaining high standards of behaviour, attendance, and punctuality.
• Undertake assessment duties as required by internal and external examination boards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the academic, social and emotional development of an assigned group of students.
• Support and uphold the religious and community ethos of the school, including attendance at assemblies, prayers and communions.
• Promote actively the school’s corporate policies, safeguarding practices, and health & safety standards.
• Engage with parents and carers in supporting student progress.
• Participate in whole-school events including Open Evenings, Parents’ Evenings, and liaison with partner schools.
• Contribute to wider school life, including extra-curricular activities.

Application Process

Applications should be sent to Vicky Morgan, Head’s PA, together with:

• A covering letter.
• A completed application form.
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two referees.

Applicants are invited to contact the Head/Deputy Head for further discussion about the post via v.morgan@cromptonhouse.org or by calling 01706 883901.

The school reserves the right to invite candidates to visit the school before interview.

Safeguarding

Crompton House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check will be required. Criminal records will not necessarily be a bar to employment, depending on the nature of the conviction. An online search will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.

Mrs S Hegarty
Head of School
Crompton House CofE School
Tel: 01706 847451 | Email: v.morgan@cromptonhouse.org.  Website: www.cromptonhouse.org

Deadline for Applications:    Thursday 16^th April 2026 @ 12 noon

Interviews:                            w/c 20^th April 2026

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