Teacher of Science (full-time or part-time available) + TLR opportunities

We are looking to appoint a full-time and/or part-time Teacher of Science on a permanent contract from September 2024. This offer can include a TLR attached for the right candidate which would link to Head of Year or a responsibility in Science, dependant on skills and experience. This additional TLR payment is not compulsory for the successful postholder, but is available if desired - please make this clear in your application.

The Science department is based in a separate building with a large workroom. There are specialist labs with two prep rooms and technicians to support delivery of lessons. The team is very strong in terms of experience and knowledge and have an excellent working relationship. Triple science outcomes have traditionally been very strong at Kingsmead and we currently have the highest uptake we have ever had. Combined science is received positively by students and recent work to develop the curriculum structure within science is having a positive impact on students. This represents a very exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to work with a great team of specialists to inspire our students to even greater success. 

We are looking for a positive, energised and creative individual that will lead by example and help to challenge our students to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The successful candidate will: 

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of excellent outcomes 
• Have up-to-date curriculum knowledge and be outward facing 
• Be a passionate and innovative advocate for Science 
• Be totally committed to improving the life chances of young people 
• Be team oriented and enjoy working collaboratively

We are a passionate and dedicated subject team driven by a common purpose to serve our young people. The post holder will play a key role in driving continued improvement in science.

New staff are helped to settle into their role using a thorough induction procedure covering the dissemination of information and careful and supportive monitoring from senior leaders and HOFs. We have a full team of Teaching Assistants and exceptional IT and administration support at Kingsmead to assist you.

You can find out more about Kingsmead School on our main TES page or by visiting our website.

Working for us: We offer a number of employee benefits, including: 

• a strong commitment to continuous professional development for all colleagues 
• No emails policy after 5.30pm until 7.30am, or at weekends.
• Free car parking on site and Cycle to work scheme available.
• Travel opportunities to other parts of the UK and Europe (External Visits).

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applicants.  

Applying to work for us: Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage. Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete and we cannot accept CV's. 

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview. 

All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which Kingsmead sponsors a visa application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, we will require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks and receipt of satisfactory references. 

Kingsmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This post requires clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We are also committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community within our school and the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

Should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 01984 623483 or by emailing recruitment@kingsmead-school.com

Arrange a visit: We encourage you to arrange a visit prior to applying and we would be pleased to show you around our school, to discuss the role and for you to meet our students and staff. To arrange a visit and/or informal discussion, please contact recruitment@kingsmead-school.com

ABOUT KINGSMEAD SCHOOL

Kingsmead is an oversubscribed 11-16 school with 925 students on roll, located 12 miles from the county town of Taunton in a small town called Wiveliscombe, close to Exmoor, the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills, yet 20 minutes from the M5 with easy access to the vibrant cities of Bristol and Exeter. We are very proud of our students who are polite, enthusiastic and motivated to learn. 32% of students in 2023 achieved Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and 55% achieved Grade 4 or above. 

We look forward to hearing from you.