Teacher of Science (Unqualified/Qualified)

At Future Schools Trust, we are looking for a Teacher of Science to join our expanding team at Gateway from September 2023.

Gateway offers an alternative provision to our students. The successful candidate will lead and support the learning of our students in Science, including at GCSE level.

Applications are invited from driven candidates who are able to show a real passion for science and a want to instil this in their learners. You will either be an experienced, skilled and motivated teacher able to support an already successful team or be at the beginning of your career looking for a supportive and dedicated team to work with. If you are looking to get into teaching and have the ambition to gain your QTS in the future this is something that can be supported and funded towards by the Trust. 

This rewarding role will suit someone with significant experience of working with young people who present challenging behaviours and knowledge of different teaching styles to engage students. Knowledge and experience of working with SEND students would be beneficial.

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring Teacher of Science who will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status or be an aspiring teacher looking to complete teaching qualification.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire students
• Possess recent, relevant teaching experience
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two secondary schools, one primary school and one nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An incredibly well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

You will have a working knowledge of school pastoral systems and be highly motivated with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team. You must be able to use your own initiative, be flexible and act as a positive role model to our students. Applicants will need to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection.

Further details on the interview process will follow once the shortlisting process has been completed.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to visit the Gateway for a tour and to discuss the role please contact recruitment@furtureschoolstrust.com

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion