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Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover

Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover

The Victory Academy

Medway

  • £26,458 - £41,063 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
October 2020
Apply by:
23 August 2020

Job overview

Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover

£26,458- £41,063 per annum

Temporary, Full Time


We are a growing school and looking to expand our team. We are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic teacher of Science.

“The Victory Academy is GOOD in all areas”

“The school’s strengths in art, performing arts and design technology inspire and motivate pupils”-Ofsted October 2017

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is in the top 10 Multi-Academy Trusts for KS4 progress and was nominated for TES Employer of the Year in 2018


We require a Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover to join The Victory Academy. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic teacher who has a positive and open approach to learning. We are a mixed Comprehensive School for 11-19 year old students of all ability ranges, where everyone works and learns within its caring and supportive environment. 


The Thinking Schools Academy Trust pays a minimum salary of £26,458 to Newly Qualified Teachers.


We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources. The Academy is focused on providing an education for all. Our belief is that each person is unique – every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel. Our job is to find and foster these for all. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that our students will be dynamic members of society when they leave the Academy. 

The Victory Academy was officially opened in September 2015 and is sponsored by The Thinking Schools Academy Trust (TSAT).  

We can offer you:

  • Revised Teacher Payscale to retain and reward excellent teachers
  • A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology 
  • Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career 
  • Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits 
  • Access to the New Horizons Teaching Alliance, offering a wide range of robust and innovatory development resources and expertise
  • Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of Holcombe Grammar School
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
  • Onsite parking free of charge

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a qualified Science Teacher
  • Typically delivering good/outstanding learning experiences to students
  • Be experienced in planning an appropriate and challenging curriculum 
  • Have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments, particularly those relating to Science
  • Be an inspiring teacher with real enthusiasm for the subject 
  • Be able to motivate his/her pupils 
  • Be committed to high standards for both staff and students 
  • Be prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the Academy 
  • Have excellent knowledge/experience of teaching Science


A tour of The Academy is highly recommended. To arrange, please call us on 0333 360 2140. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About The Victory Academy

We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources. One of our many strengths is having a strong programme of arts education, including a Platinum Artsmark award which is held by less than 1% of schools in England. We are also an accredited Thinking School.

The Victory Academy has strong links with the local community enabling us to draw upon a strong and rich local culture to support the personal development of young people. Naval links feature strongly in our vision for the school, we describe this as the ANT triad; Arts, Naval and Thinking.

We are focused on providing an education for all. Our belief is that each person is unique – every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that our students will achieve their academic potential regardless of their starting points, and be dynamic members of society when they leave the Academy.


To discuss working at the Victory Academy and arrange a tour of our school please contact Kealy Davidson - k.davidson@tsatrust.org.uk. You can also have a virtual tour of our school and hear from our staff by visiting - https://www.thevictoryacademy.org.uk/virtual-open-day/

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Applications closed