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Science Teacher

St Augustine Academy, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE

This job expired on 4 June 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  4 June 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS /UPS plus up to £5,000 R & R

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, engaging, creative and proactive Science Teacher. Applicants will have experience in teaching students of all abilities and supporting them to reach their academic potential. You will be joining a well-established and friendly team of specialist teachers of Science who work collaboratively to ensure quality first teaching is the priority for all students.

Teachers of Science teach both KS3 and KS4 in ability sets. KS3 students are taught Science over 7 lessons over the two weeks. At KS4 students have Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons, and we try where possible for teachers to teach within their specialism. The majority of students take OCR Gateway Combined Science and have 9 lessons over two weeks, 3 in each subject area. Students are also offered OCR Triple Science as a guided option and have 14 lessons over two weeks, 5 Chemistry, 5 Physics and 4 Biology. A comprehensive scheme of work is in place with shared resources.

What the school offers its staff

We are a very well-resourced department in terms of experience, equipment and shared teaching resources. Each member of staff is provided with a staff laptop, and each teacher within the science department has a visualiser. We have 6 modern spacious laboratories, and one science theory classroom, serviced by one modern prep room with two experienced technicians. As a school we have 3 bookable computer rooms which we can use for our lessons. Currently each teacher is based in one laboratory, and has responsibility for this space. As a department we value CPD opportunities and have sent staff on a variety of CPD courses, including residential courses at the National STEM Centre in York.

As a school we are proud to offer our KS3 students timetabled Enrichment each week. All staff are expected to offer an activity for this Enrichment which could be related to the teacher’s specialist subject or an area in which they are passionate about. This is an excellent opportunity for both staff and students to benefit from a wider curriculum and gives an opportunity for staff to promote our school ethos with students beyond the boundaries of their classrooms.

This role will also include being responsible for the pastoral care of a Mentor group. Mentor groups run as part of a Chapter system within their year group.

This vacancy is suitable for NQT Graduates

*We are offering a Recruitment bonus of up to £5,000 for the right candidate, subject to Terms and Conditions.

Further details about the role

Candidates applying must be eligible to work in the UK

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts will be subject to satisfactory references and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

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About St Augustine Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 757 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Augustine Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: ylambert@saa.woodard.co.uk
• Phone number: 01622356944
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-academy (opens in new tab)

St Augustine Academy is committed to providing an principal education that ensures all students succeed and make the best of the opportunities and experiences available to them. Our core principles are based upon the educational, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our students. We believe that students engage fully and reach their maximum potential when the environment is both caring and orderly, combined with teaching that fires their imagination and brings learning to life. Embedded in our curriculum are many opportunities for students to access the essential skills that have been identified by numerous employers as fundamental for successful employment. We place great emphasis upon leadership, teamwork, creative solutions and innovation. Our curriculum provides numerous opportunities for these and other relevant skills to be introduced, practised and mastered so that when our students go forward into the world of work they are fully prepared. The core purpose of academies is to transform the education and life chances of not only individuals but also the local community. We exemplify these notions as we seek to inspire our current students and those of future generations to succeed. We have a great deal to offer our community and look forward to working with others in ensuring that we genuinely do make a difference to the life chances of our students.

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