Science Teacher

Walderslade School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 (subject to vacancy)

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main/Upper Pay Scale

Science Teacher job summary

Join our thriving and ambitious Science Department at Walderslade and Greenacre School Partnership (WGSP), an exciting and rapidly developing school that is truly going places. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Science teacher to become part of an established, supportive and forward-thinking team, working in a brand new, state-of-the-art Science facility designed to inspire both teaching and learning.

At WGSP, we are proud of our strong sense of community, high expectations and commitment to excellence. As our school continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a teacher who shares our ambition, energy and belief that every student can succeed. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an early career teacher, you will be joining a department that values collaboration, innovation and professional development.

If you are ready to make a real impact in a school with momentum, vision and exciting opportunities ahead, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we will offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

Care First employee assistance programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Two-week half term in October

Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Walderslade School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 806 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walderslade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walderslade-school

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