The Job:
The Heights Blackburn seek to appoint a Science Teacher to join the school from September 2026.
What does this job do?
- To successfully plan and teach a well-structured Science curriculum for pupils at KS3 and KS4.
- To demonstrate secure subject knowledge and a clear understanding of current developments in the teaching of Science.
- To monitor and effectively support the overall progress and development of pupils, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- To effectively assess through excellent formative and summative strategies so that all pupils are successfully acquiring and retaining the most important knowledge and skills.
- To facilitate and encourage engaging learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential in Science.
- To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment in Science.
- To make a positive contribution to the success of the department and ensure the Science department is a high-profile department in school.
What are the job requirements?
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Qualified to at least degree level in a Science based subject/ or adequate post degree conversion course.
- Experience of teaching Science throughout the Key Stages and securing good outcomes.
- Ability to deliver consistently high-quality lessons in Science to pupils of all ages and abilities.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Science Curriculum.
- Knowledge of current educational developments and initiatives relating to the subject and their implications.
- Well-developed planning and organisational skills including time management and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- A relentless approach to securing the improvement of teaching and learning.
About The Heights, Blackburn
The Heights is a Key Stage 2 - Key Stage 4 Alternative Provision School for young people, many of whom have found it difficult to be successful in a mainstream school.
We are very proud of the provision we offer and work in close partnership with local schools, the local authority, external agencies and parents/carers to deliver highly personalised learning programmes.
At Key Stage 2 & 3, the focus is on supporting young people to return to a mainstream school. At Key Stage 4, we focus on providing the opportunity for students to gain qualifications on par with mainstream schools and with the skills needed to ensure a successful transition to college, training or employment.
Pupils are taught in small groups, where they study the core curriculum and receive the extra support they require. Students are then able to make good progress as staff can ensure that learning is tailored to individual student needs.
In addition to the core curriculum, we provide rich and varied curriculum opportunities ranging from vocational courses and academic programmes that support pupils' personal and social development. You can view our full curriculum on this website.
Many of the young people who attend The Heights, arrive here at a difficult period in their lives. We aim to ensure that we give them the necessary support to improve their confidence, self-esteem and enable them to become successful learners in school and prepared for their future working lives.
About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):
EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.
Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.
“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”
Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:
- Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
- Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to government pension schemes.
- Free parking.
- Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
- Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.
Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com
We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager - hrawnsley@heightsblackburn-ept.com
Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.