Job Description

Are you passionate about Science and ready to shape the future of the students of Runcorn?
We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic, and inspirational Teacher of Science to join our dynamic team at The Heath School. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students, work alongside great staff and contribute to the wider opportunities we offer our young people.Our school is a good school, which is extremely popular. We are oversubscribed with over 1200 students on roll. For many years, outcomes have been extremely positive, and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard.We care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.For further information on the post and why you should work at The Heath School then please see supporting documents, contact the school or even arrange for a visit. An application pack and further details are available by downloading from our website: Applications will only be accepted on completion of a school application form. Please do not send your CV.The Heath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further information about DBS checks can be found at If you are shortlisted for interview, we will carry out an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.Why Join Us?At The Heath School, we care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.The Heath has a real family feel to its community and that is why many of our staff have worked at the school for many years, many starting as trainees or ECTs and going on to become senior leaders, The Principal was a student here! We are committed to professional development, career progression and as a valued member of our team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment in school and within the Trust.
• A positive school culture and classroom environment conducive to teaching.
• Access to high-quality training and development opportunities generated through evidence-based research.
• Maximum 42/50 lessons per fortnight, further reduced for staff with leadership roles.
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of our students.
• Employment Assistance Programme.
• Car Scheme.
• Non pay related performance management.
• Accommodating Principal around personal leave requests.
• Flu jab and NHS health checks.
• Health and wellbeing weeks.
• Termly staff rewards.
• Fortnightly cake at break.
• After school staff activities and social events.

About Us?Our school sits in the heart of the community of Runcorn and has been an extremely popular choice for students and parent/carers for many, many years. We are oversubscribed with 1200 students on roll. We have consistently been the highest performing school in the area, outcomes have been extremely positive and are in line or above national average and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard.

Halton Borough Council