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Teacher of Science

Leigh Academy Snowfields, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA

This job expired on 26 September 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  26 September 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience

Teacher of Science job summary

 Snowfields Academy has a truly fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teacher of Science, joining us from September 2022. This is an exciting and rare chance to join our new Cranbrook campus and play a pivotal role in its success and development, laying the path for future years. Our successful candidate could either be an ECT keen to join a highly supportive team that will support you to thrive as a teacher, or a more experienced teacher keen to work in our ASD setting who can make a real impact to the students in our care. Our teaching staff at Snowfields Academy will provide outstanding educational opportunities for all of our pupils in order to ensure every student reaches their full potential. We are looking for outstanding practitioners who are creative and imaginative teachers with the ability to plan highly effective learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students. Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of all pupils are essential as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum and new assessment framework. As a specialist ASD provision we will be looking for teachers who have a real passion for, and understanding of, meeting the complex and holistic needs of young people with ASD. We are looking for teachers who: Are graduates with QTS Have evidence of outstanding practice with students with additional needs and ASD Are an expert teacher within their subject specialism Ideally, you will have worked within an SEN setting or with discrete ASD groups of students in a mainstream environment Have the highest expectations of pupils and themselves with a desire to professionally develop Are enthusiastic, flexible, imaginative and forward thinking Have the ability to nurture, inspire, motivate and engage students with ASD to achieve and succeed Are able to form positive relationships with students, staff, parents and governor Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills In return, our successful candidates will receive: The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT academy A school community committed to nurturing young people with ASD alongside raising achievement and attainment A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities, purpose built for students with ASD A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team dedicated to exceptional outcomes within a happy environment which nurtures and supports all staff and students This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience. For those interested in visiting the academy, please contact talent@latrust.org.uk in the first instance. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Limited time only! Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £300 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.

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.

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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.

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About Leigh Academy Snowfields

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• School size: 303 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Snowfields website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/snowfields-academy

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