Science Teacher

Maritime Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4YG

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TSAT Teacher Scale £33,280 - £52,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our State-of-the-Art Academy and Inspire the Scientists of Tomorrow

We are thrilled to invite applications for a Science Teacher to join our growing academy as we welcome our next cohort of students this September.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Science Teacher or ECT who is passionate about teaching and learning. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking educator who embraces innovation, brings a positive mindset, and builds strong relationships with students and colleagues alike.

You will be a confident and effective classroom practitioner, able to design and deliver an engaging, high-quality science curriculum that sparks curiosity and promotes deep understanding. Keeping pace with the latest curriculum developments, you will inspire students through dynamic lessons that challenge and motivate them.

As a valued member of our team, you will uphold high expectations for both achievement and behaviour, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Above all, you will be committed to nurturing student engagement, driving progress, and instilling a lifelong love of learning.

Applications are invited from teachers and ECT’s who have experience of teaching Science.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maritime Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in the academy. We recognise that there is no higher priority than student’s safety and well-being. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as ‘Designated Safeguarding Leads/ Deputies in school in compliance with the ‘sharing of information’ guidance.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Maritime Teacher Job Description.pdf - 1020 KB (opens in new tab)

About Maritime Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 562 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maritime Academy website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maritime-academy

The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Maritime Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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