Teacher of General Science (1 year Fixed Term Contract)
- Organisation: Bury Grammar School
- Location: Greater Manchester
- Tenure: Fixed Term
- Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026
1-Year Fixed Term Contract (Full time, Part‑time or Job Share would be considered). Start Date: September 2026. Suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers. A Recruitment & Retention allowance may be available for highly qualified candidates.
Bury Grammar School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified Teacher of General Science to join our vibrant and highly successful‑ Science Faculty on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract from September 2026. We welcome full‑time, part‑time, or job share applications.
This is an excellent opportunity for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners.
The Department
Science at Bury Grammar School is thriving, well‑resourced and academically ambitious. Each of our three disciplines; Biology, Chemistry and Physics, are taught separately from Key Stage 3 through to A Level. We find this enables students to develop deep subject knowledge and a strong scientific mindset.
The department benefits from:
A dynamic, collaborative team of subject specialists.
Outstanding pupil engagement and strong outcomes at GCSE and A Level.
A strong science curriculum and clear progression pathways.
Each science discipline (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) is supported by its own dedicated Science Technician, ensuring high‑quality practical work and smooth delivery of experiments.
A culture of curiosity, academic challenge and professional support.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Teach General Science across KS3 and KS4, delivering high quality, engaging lessons.
Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
Contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
Support pupils’ academic progress and wider personal development.
Participate actively in the wider life of Bury Grammar School, including enrichment.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
Holds a relevant Science based‑ degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has strong subject knowledge and confidence teaching at KS3 and KS4.
Specialist knowledge weighted more heavily in Chemistry or Biology would be desirable, but not essential.
Has strong organisational skills, and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed and fully supported through our comprehensive induction programme. A Recruitment & Retention allowance may be available for highly qualified or experienced candidates.
Application Process
Applications should be made using the School Application Form, supported by a covering letter addressed to the Principal outlining how you meet the criteria and your vision for the role.
Further details and application information can be found on the School’s website.
Bury Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate preemployment‑ checks.
The deadline for applications is Midday, Monday 23rd of February.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2nd March 2026.
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1-Year Fixed Term Contract (Full time, Part‑time or Job Share would be considered). Start Date: September 2026. Suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers. A Recruitment & Retention allowance may be available for highly qualified candidates.
Description
Bury Grammar School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified Teacher of General Science to join our vibrant and highly successful‑ Science Faculty on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract from September 2026. We welcome full‑time, part‑time, or job share applications.
This is an excellent opportunity for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners.
The Department
Science at Bury Grammar School is thriving, well‑resourced and academically ambitious. Each of our three disciplines; Biology, Chemistry and Physics, are taught separately from Key Stage 3 through to A Level. We find this enables students to develop deep subject knowledge and a strong scientific mindset.
The department benefits from:
A dynamic, collaborative team of subject specialists.
Outstanding pupil engagement and strong outcomes at GCSE and A Level.
A strong science curriculum and clear progression pathways.
Each science discipline (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) is supported by its own dedicated Science Technician, ensuring high‑quality practical work and smooth delivery of experiments.
A culture of curiosity, academic challenge and professional support.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Teach General Science across KS3 and KS4, delivering high quality, engaging lessons.
Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
Contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
Support pupils’ academic progress and wider personal development.
Participate actively in the wider life of Bury Grammar School, including enrichment.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
Holds a relevant Science based‑ degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has strong subject knowledge and confidence teaching at KS3 and KS4.
Specialist knowledge weighted more heavily in Chemistry or Biology would be desirable, but not essential.
Has strong organisational skills, and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed and fully supported through our comprehensive induction programme. A Recruitment & Retention allowance may be available for highly qualified or experienced candidates.
Application Process
Applications should be made using the School Application Form, supported by a covering letter addressed to the Principal outlining how you meet the criteria and your vision for the role.
Further details and application information can be found on the School’s website.
Bury Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate preemployment‑ checks.
The deadline for applications is Midday, Monday 23rd of February.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2nd March 2026.
