LEAD SCIENCE TEACHER

Location

LARCHES HIGH SCHOOL
Moor Park , Blackpool Road , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 6AA
Tel: 01772 792412
School website: www.larcheshigh.co.uk
Roll: 125

Information

Improved Life Chances, Improved Opportunities, Improved Outcomes.
Do you want to make a difference in your work?

Do you enjoy a challenge?

Do you have a passion for improving the life chances, opportunities and outcomes of young people?

Larches High School is a Secondary Alternative Provision school which provides full time education for up to 125 pupils who are not able to access mainstream education.

We have an inclusive philosophy and believe passionately in ensuring that all pupils are given the opportunities, skills, knowledge and qualifications to ensure that they are able to reintegrate back into mainstream education or on to specialist provision, further education employment or training.

We recognise that our pupils are individuals and that “one size does not fit all”.  We also understand that many of our pupils have not had a positive experience of education and we believe it is our role to re-engage them with their learning, improve relationships and broaden their opportunities.

The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally.

The Governors of Larches High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated individual to join the school as a Lead Teacher for Science, teaching at KS3 and KS4. Larches High School has two dedicated fully equipped Science laboratories and designated Science learning support assistant to support with the preparation of practical experiments. You will be expected to deliver high quality science lessons which engage and challenge our students to achieve their best.

The post will require the successful candidate to be a consistently good or outstanding teacher and have a proven record of engaging all pupils and raising their attainment.  They would lead, manage and develop Science as a curriculum area and across the school

Please contact the headteacher, Mrs Mitchell, to arrange a visit to the school or for an informal discussion.

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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.

Closing Date: 1pm on the 2nd May 2025
Interview date: 12th May 2025
Start date: 1st September 2025

More Information can be found at www.larcheshigh.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

Relevant degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

Evidence of working as a reflective practitioner, using a variety of approaches to secure ongoing professional development

Essential Experience

Excellent classroom practitioner with an ability to engage and motivate all pupils who has the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with pupils.

Good track record of teaching and learning with a clear understanding and knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum and specification criteria.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with challenging pupils.

Interest in, and commitment to, the whole school as a community.

Leadership experience

Proposed Interview Date:

12/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Christine Mitchell - Headteacher
Call 01772 792412

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@larches.lancs.sch.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.