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Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Kennet School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL

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• Job start date

  1 January 2021

• Closing date

  5 October 2020 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (£24,373--£40,490)
• Additional allowances:

  An open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;

Science Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Science Teacher
Salary: MPS/UPS (£24,373--£40,490)
Contract: Full Time (Maternity)
Required for: January 2021

Are you a motivated and ambitious Science teacher looking to work in an Outstanding department? Would you like to join a school community which values the development of its teachers and invests heavily in CPD? Whether you’re an NQT or a more experienced teacher, our Science department is an excellent place to develop your career or build towards a leadership role.

We are seeking a Science Teacher on a maternity cover basis. Our priority is to find the best teachers for our pupils so all science specialisms will be considered.

We offer:

• an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;
• a very successful department in terms of exam results and uptake at A Level;
• outstanding facilities and resources;
• high quality inset days, Minimum 15% non-contact time, bespoke 3 year induction programme for new teachers & leadership development programmes;
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
• rigid procedures for managing behaviour;
• an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’.

For further insight into the Science department and Kennet School please view the attachments at the bottom of this advert labelled :

‘What we believe – Letter from the Headteacher’

‘Kennet School Benefits – Letter to applicants’

‘A Letter from the Head of Science’

We would like you to be:
• able to teach Science at KS3 and KS4 with a specialism in Biology an advantage;
• creative, forward thinking attitude & unapologetically passionate about your subject;
• committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
• willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
• hard-working with excellent organisational skills.

How to Apply

• Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button below to complete the application form.

We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Chris Ellison, Deputy Headteacher for more information (cellison@kennetschool.co.uk).

Deadline & Interview Dates

Deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 5 October 2021 and candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after. Interviews will take place during the half term break.

Additional Information

Kennet School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, including being subject to a full DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Kennet School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1877 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kennet School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@kennetschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kennet-school (opens in new tab)

Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.

Arranging a visit to Kennet School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kennetschool.co.uk.

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