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Science Teacher / Graduate Science Teacher, London

Science Teacher / Graduate Science Teacher, London

Tes Australia

United Kingdom

  • Expired
Salary:
$54, 800-$74, 600 AUD (depending on experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2019

Job overview

Smart Teachers welcomes overseas trained teachers to consider an exciting opportunity to relocate to the United Kingdom and take up a Science Teacher / Graduate Science Teacher position at a secondary school in Lewisham, South East London. The successful Science Teacher will be teaching Years 7-11 Science in secondary comprehensive setting for pupils aged between 11 and 16 years.  The successful Science Teacher will be working in a modern building with access to up to date facilities and a modern learning environment. Class sizes are smaller than average.  The school is part of a trust with huge support and opportunities provided within it. Starting September 2019, this full time, fixed term Science Teacher position.

About the Role:

  • Science Teacher
  • Years 7-11
  • Full Time 
  • September 2019 start
  • Salary between $54, 800-$74, 600 AUD (depending on experience)

About the School:

  • Co-educational secondary school in Lewisham 
  • New school build 
  • Smaller than average class sizes
  • Modern learning environment 
  • Excellent leadership 
  • Close to transport links

In order to be considered for this role, the Science Teacher will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor of Education / Post Graduate Diploma of Education / or equivalent teaching degree with current teacher registration
  • Graduate Teachers and/or OS-trained teachers are welcome to apply
  • Hold a degree with science specialism 
  • Proven experience teaching the UK curriculum, or equivalent
  • Successful track record of improving pupils performance
  • Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa/right to work)
  • Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police check

About the location:

  •  Located in South-East London, with direct links into the city
  • Affordable accommodation with a good variety of housing options
  • A diverse borough will a number of creative and artistic professionals 
  • Close to Greenwich, a beautiful and historic location, home to the Meridian line and The National Maritime Museum.

Benefits of registering with Smart Teachers:

  • An invitation to join our Overseas Teachers social group and attend our monthly events, connecting you with other migrants
  • Dedicated Australian-based team available to answer your queries before you move abroad, and a Peterborough-based team to support you when you land
  • Smart is powered by Tes, the world’s largest education community that provides curriculum resources, career support and more

Teaching overseas is a fantastic way to develop both personally and professionally while also being a great addition to your CV.

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. 

If you are applying from Australia or New Zealand please email your resume to internationaljobs@smartteachers.com.au quoting job reference number RCR11402KYB.

If you are anywhere else in the world, please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number RCR11402KYB.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.  

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.

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  • Level 3, 127 Creek Street, Brisbane
  • Queensland
  • 4000
  • Australia
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