Teacher of Science
The Abbey School, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8RZ22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January or April 2027
Closing date
19 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £23,732.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Science job summary
The Abbey School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Teacher of Science, to start from January or April 2027.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to join our Science department. You’ll bring science to life through exciting, engaging lessons that spark curiosity, encourage exploration and empower students to achieve their full potential.
This is a Full time, Permanent role paid on the STPC Unqualified Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale, dependant on experience.
The school is offering a golden hello of £5,000 which is split into the following payments - £2,500 subject to the successful completion of a probationary period, and a further £2,500 to be paid upon one year service. This incentive is subject to applicable payment terms and conditions, which will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
This opportunity would suit an experienced teacher or Early Career Teacher looking to develop their skills and progress their career within a supportive educational environment.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.
What can we offer you?
The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.
We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust
We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:
o Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
o Access to Benenden Healthcare
o Free Flu Jabs
o Free Health Checks
o Access PayWise+
o Discounted gym membership
o CPD afternoons
o Access to Mental Health First Aiders
o Free parking on all our sites
If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the hiring manager, Steve Brock, by email to sbrock@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk .
We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Abbey School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1061 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- Website
- The Abbey School website
The Abbey School is a mixed secondary school with a thriving population of over 1100 students. We believe that school should be a place where young people can discover and develop their own talents. We have high expectations of all our students, which are supported by consistently applied systems, structures, rituals and routines across our learning environment. We are a supportive school community including a positive staff team with high staff morale.
The school is situated in the historic market town of Faversham and is surrounded by many new housing developments that are leading to our rapid growth. We aim to provide the highest quality value-added education and excellent pastoral care for all students so that they feel secure and valued.
We have an ambitious vision for our school driven by our excellent team to ensure our students experience as much Outstanding and Good practice as possible. In line with this, we are looking for a candidate who can regularly deliver lessons to these standards.
OfSTED confirmed the school continues to provide a good education for all of its pupils. They noted several strengths including “strong leadership, the quality of teaching, improving exam results, a vibrant sixth form, good behavior, and an excellent level of care and safety”.
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