Job description
Rivington & Blackrod High School
Teacher of Science
Salary: Main Scale T1 - T9
Full Time - Permanent Post
Required for September 2026
We wish to appoint a teacher of science, to work within our busy Science department across key stages 3 and 4, with a potential to teach Key stage 5. We are looking for a teacher with high expectations of standards and achievements who is committed, inspirational and enthusiastic and is passionate about their subject.
The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of over 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.
We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.
Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.
A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.
To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 30th July 2026
The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,584
- Avg teacher salary
- £54,839
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
- Academy trust
- LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Bolton, Bolton, BL6 7RU
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- Salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers Pay Scale T1 - T9
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 23 July 2026
- Closing date
- 30 July 2026
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