TEACHER OF SCIENCE - 1 YEAR FIXED TERM

Location

PARKLANDS ACADEMY
Southport Road , Chorley , PR7 1LL
Tel: 01257 264596
School website: www.parklandsacademy.co.uk
Roll: 1115

Information

Teacher of Science
Required for Sept 2025 or sooner.

Full time, one year in the first instance. Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and
Conditions Document.

We are seeking a well-qualified teacher to join our vibrant Science department. This position would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT. 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/RQT programme in place and staff also benefit from access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare and out of hours access to our gym facilities.

Parklands High School, part of the Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust, 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 Mr Jonny Galbraith, Assistant Principal, by telephone or email (jgalbraith@parklandsacademy.co.uk). Visits are welcome.

Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available from the TES or our school website, along with a letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, in which you outline your experience and suitability for the position. Electronic applications should be returned to the email address admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon 17th Jan 2025 with interviews to be held week commencing 20th Jan 2025
Parklands High School is part of the Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust.

A company limited by guarantee. Registered office address Parklands High School, Southport Road, Chorley PR7 1LL.

Company Number 08151601. Please note, we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time and regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful. Parklands High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and expects those working at the School to share this commitment. Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are welcomed. Onlines checks will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as qualification and reference checks. Copies of our Recruitment and Selection policy are available from HR@parklandsacademy.co.uk

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

More Information can be found at http://www.parklandsacademy.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Please see application pack for more information.

Desirable Qualifications

Please see application pack for more information.

Essential Experience

Please see application pack for more information.

Desirable Experience

Please see application pack for more information.

Proposed Interview Date:

20/01/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

please contact Jonny Galbraith, Assistant Principal, by email to jgalbraith@parklandsacademy.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please complete the application form attached or visit
https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teacher-of-science-1-year-fixed-term-parklands-high-school for more details.. Return electronic applications to admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.