Teacher of PE & Science

We are looking for an imaginative and enthusiastic Teacher of PE with the ability to teach Science, on a full time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join a high performing department in an innovative and developing school.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent teaching skills

• Self motivation and potential

• High level organisational and ICT skills

• Effective communication skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team

The successful candidate may also be involved in the delivery of BTEC subjects.

 The suitable candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the academic, spiritual, moral and cultural well-being of young people and will support an already successful department along the next stage of its development. In addition, the post will provide an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Thomas Bennett Community College is an 11-18, mixed Comprehensive School where we pride ourselves in the pastoral care and development of all students. We are located in Crawley, West Sussex.

We offer:

• a starting salary and salary progression in line with the school’s policies on Pay and Appraisal;

• A supportive culture where your enthusiasm, commitment and passion for making a difference to the lives of our students, will be supported

We require applicants who will demonstrate their commitment to the teaching of science; who have the enthusiasm, skill and ability to make a significant positive contribution to this team and development of the delivery of the curriculum.

The school has implemented a Fair Workload Charter agreed between the trust and the NEU.

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged via HR.

Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau check) at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis.