ADVANCED COVER TEACHER (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Specialist) - REF 250807R1

Up to £51,691 p.a. 

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.  

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing.  Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

We are seeking to appoint an Advanced Teacher to provide short and medium-term cover across a variety of 16-18 subjects and to provide 1:1 support and CPD for teaching staff across college.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an innovative, flexible and creative teacher capable of delivering an outstanding student experience at relatively short notice across a range of classes. Ideally, we are seeking to appoint a highly experienced and effective teacher with a STEM background. 

It is anticipated the successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who also has the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform other duties commensurate with an Advanced Teacher role. For example, to:

•    Design and deliver CPD sessions
•    Coach and mentor others to further improve their performance
•    Carry out research about teaching, learning and support and share the findings with others through Staff Update articles, social media & 1:1 sessions
•    Keep up-to-date with the latest teaching, learning, assessment and support initiatives

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 20th February 2026 

For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.