Science Teacher - Maternity Cover

Fort Pitt Grammar School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS

Science Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

We are seeking an inspirational Science teacher to help drive our students and the department onto even greater heights. We want you to inspire students, raise their aspirations and unlock their potential. We want someone who has experience at KS4, can deliver high quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our students, but we also want someone who can build excellent relationships with both students and parents. Candidates who have experience, or are willing to teach a small number of Maths lessons would be advantageous.

Applications are warmly welcomed from colleagues with a varied experience, and previous Grammar School experience is definitely not necessary.

In return, we will offer you:

a happy school where all students are enthusiastic and keen to learn

an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Care First employee assistance programme

non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

two-week, half-term break in October

cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Fort Pitt Grammar School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Mary Burling on 01634 842359 or headteacher@fortpitt.co.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

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting 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".

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 Fort Pitt Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 987 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fort Pitt Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fort-pitt-grammar-school-chatham

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