Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover)
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Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools. You will be able to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning, with experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils and a passion for making a difference to young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.
Where to find us
location_on Blackburn, Lancashire
We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the [Employer hidden] family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.
The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.
About [Employer hidden]
[Employer hidden] is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.
We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.
Find out more
Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 01254 54021.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday, 18 May 2026 at midday.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Proposed Start Date: Tuesday, 01 September 2026.
Please note: We will assess applicants upon receipt and reserve the right to proceed with interviews before the closing date.
Our Commitment
[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
Supporting Documents
Job Description Person Specification (PDF, KB)
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