Teacher of Science

Overview

We are recruiting for a Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover

Required for April 2026

Salary:
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Hagley Catholic High School is proud to be ranked among the top ten performing comprehensive schools in the West Midlands and benefits from a thriving Sixth Form. Our strong reputation is built on excellent academic outcomes, a supportive community, and exceptionally low staff turnover, creating a stable and fulfilling environment in which colleagues can grow and flourish.

Hagley Catholic High School is looking to recruit an ambitious and enthusiastic fixed term Teacher of Biology for a Maternity Cover to start April 2026. The role will work across all year groups and science across KS3 and KS4, with A-level provision in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high quality teaching and learning and contribute to the school vision.

Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

Putting our children and young people first, always.

“Excellent Catholic education for all, in the heart of our communities: nourishing faith, nurturing talent and fostering aspiration”

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

Have you the potential to be an outstanding practitioner of Science? Are you a creative and dynamic teacher who has the highest aspirations for yourself, your colleagues and, above all, your students? If so and you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our school, then we can’t wait to receive your application.

A full application pack is available from Hagley Catholic High School, by contacting the Principal’s PA:

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We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Mrs Fairclough (Head of Science) via email at

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026 (we may bring forward the Final date to receive applications, depending on volume of applicants; please apply ASAP)

Interview Date
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Friday 6th March 2026

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out online searches as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check, and if there is anything concerning, the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.

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