Teacher of Science

John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH

15 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: Science
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS plus London Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

We now have a position open at John F Kennedy Catholic School for a creative Teacher of Science who will contribute to wider success by teaching outstanding Science classes and sustaining student performance in terms of teaching, learning, and evaluation.

Job overview

You’ll be delivering core aspects of the Science curriculum, and be knowledgeable in all 3 specialisms of Chemistry, Biology and Physics, using assessments and feedback to sustain and raise achievement.

Job requirements

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
Relevant specialist qualifications and experience (e.g. BSc in a Science-related degree)
Ability to deliver high-quality Science lessons covering a range of modules and concepts, both theoretical and practical
Understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements for Science
Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning in preparation for examinations

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

At John F Kennedy Catholic School, you’ll be an important part of a dedicated team with access to opportunities for professional growth and the ability to have a core impact on student’s academic success in a key topic.

Safeguarding Statement

All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.

Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.

By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.

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.