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KS5 Lead of Science

More than one location, Turner Schools

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• Start date details

  September 2023 or earlier if available

• Closing date

  26 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 January 2023

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS depending on experience + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

• be dedicated to improving pupils progress and raising attainment

• possess the drive and determination to assist students in breaking down barriers

• value our respectful environment, ensuring that pupils and colleagues alike respect and support each other to ensure a calm and purposeful site

• believe that a knowledge and research-led curriculum is the necessary catalyst, to be part of the Trust’s community to support ambitious, confident & successful students

What the school offers its staff

• beautiful buildings with state of the art facilities, including specialist, fully-equipped science & engineering labs

• a strong ethos and culture that promotes the belief that all pupils can achieve

• calm and purposeful learning environments, with high pupil behaviour expectations

• a warm and welcoming team of teachers and associate staff

• manageable workload through sensible and efficient policies

• personalised coaching & CPD programmes alongside an investment in your career development

• a Trust which takes student and faculty welfare seriously

• a bonus to support relocation for the right candidate

• Private healthcare from Benenden Health medical, including 24/7 prescription GP service, counselling, access to BUPA hospital network and physiotherapy

• a genuine opportunity to make a difference by being part of the exciting Trust vision

Further details about the role

This is an exciting time for Science at Turner Schools as September 2023 sees the opening of our Trust-wide sixth form offering a wide range of level 3 STEM qualifications. As a result, we are looking to recruit an exceptionalKS5 Lead for Sciencefor September 2023. This new role will support the growth of the Science Departments at both Folkestone Academy & Turner Free School.

Working with the Trust leaders and middle leaders in both schools, the KS5 Lead for Science will play a key role in supporting teaching & learning within Science, as well ensuring excellent outcomes for KS5 students. As such, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with a record of improving outcomes for pupils in Science, especially disadvantaged pupils.

Following recent Ofsted inspections in both schools, Ofsted commented that at Folkestone Academy: “Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to make learning interesting and engaging. They are extremely positive about the high-quality training provided by leaders and the trust.”

The Turner Schools community strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education. Come and join us to be a part of our journey to transform children’s futures, empower families and strengthen our community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About the schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: caroline.dominguez@turnerschools.com
• Phone number: 01303 842433
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turner-schools (opens in new tab)

School Details

Turner Free School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 826 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Turner Free School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turner-free-school (opens in new tab)

Folkestone Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1080 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Folkestone Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/folkestone-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Turner Schools

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email caroline.dominguez@turnerschools.com.

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