TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Location

SIR JOHN THURSBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eastern Avenue , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 2AT
Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
Roll: 1123

Information

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.  

We wish to appoint an excellent teacher to join our team in the Science department.  The Science department has an exceptional track-record of exam success in Separate Sciences and Trilogy Science with our results increasing significantly year on year.  Our pupils value science education and many of them pursue Science at Advanced level. 

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where teachers are encouraged to progress their careers with us.  We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve.  SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school. We take staff workload and professional development seriously and we give all our teachers non-teaching time of at least 20% of their timetable.

We are looking for a teacher who shares our drive and passion to inspire our students with their love of their subject and the motivation to ensure every student achieves through:

• Outstanding classroom practice and an ability to engage all young people.


• A commitment to contribute to our enrichment programme.


• The ability to motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.


• A passion and commitment to raise standards and achievement.


• The ability to work and contribute as part of a team.


• Commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour.


• The willingness to do what it takes to achieve a goal.

Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for the full job advert.

For an application pack please:

• download from the college website:  www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk


• or telephone 01282 682313


• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Shortlisting:                Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Interviews:                 Tuesday 10th June 2025

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks.  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.

Proposed Interview Date:

10/06/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Matt Renshaw, Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk. recruitment@sirjohnthursby.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.