Teacher of Science

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher of Science to join a Academy based in Medway.

Salary: £27,186 - £42,192 per annum -Please note these salaries will increase in line with teacher pay changes and the amount advertised will increase. 

Start date: September 2022

Contract: Full time, permanent

Closing Date: 02/09/2022

Interview Date: TBC

You will be joining a team of committed professionals to teach Years 7-13. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic teacher who has a positive and open approach to learning. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or ECT with a passion for Science. The ability to teach one Science to A Level would be advantageous. 

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

“Staff universally feel well supported by leader” Ofsted 2020

They are a mixed Comprehensive School for students of all ability ranges, where everyone works and learns within its caring and supportive environment. They are a school for the local community, and they seek opportunities for students to develop as local citizens and serve and support their surrounding charities, industries and families. 

They are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources. One of their 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. 

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

What you will need to succeed:

• Be a qualified Science teacher
• Passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong and effective classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour 
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum development particularly those relating to Science
• High expectations for yourself and the children to ensure that all of their children achieve their very best
• You will be dedicated to ensure that all of their children achieve their very best
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities 
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of their schools

What their Trust will offer you:

• Minimum starting salary £27,458 for all ECTs
• Revised Teacher Payscale to retain and reward excellent teachers
• The opportunity to work with happy and well behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of their school values and ethos. 
• Vast support network from senior leaders and other teachers within the school and their Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits.
• Regular opportunities to meet and share best practice with the relevant year group teachers of the other secondary schools within their trust
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• Excellent CPD opportunities including their Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Free parking in their staff carpark

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: MM1682700 in the email subject line.