Teacher of Science
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 4 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September/October 2023
Closing date
4 September 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time position
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 - £43,685
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The Whitstable School
- Permanent, Full Time
- MPS/UPS
Are you new to the profession or looking for a fresh challenge? Do you have a passion for science and a love of STEM?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic teacher of Science to join our friendly, innovative and supportive department.
If you are able to engage students, have passion for teaching and raising achievement, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.
The role is suitable for an excellent practitioner, who is either experienced or an Early Career Teacher.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Join us and benefit from:
- Excellent on-site facilities
- Bank of resources across the Trust
- Excellent CPD programme
- Being part of a highly successful Trust
- Teacher Pension
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking on site
This is an exciting time to join our school as we are a candidate school for the Career-related Programme and the school is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and international education that we believe is important for our pupils.
Our school is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading multi-academy trust for school improvement. We are privileged to be able to offer our staff a vibrant and ICT-rich working environment, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent.
Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.
Further details about the role
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve.
Please complete the application form, describing how you meet the criteria listed on the person specification. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.
Early applications are encouraged; interviews will be held before the published closing date.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Chris Donovan-Bailey at chris.donovanbayley@swale.at or 01227 931300.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Dates: w/c 11th September 2023
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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 The Whitstable School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1122 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Whitstable School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- natasha.kingsford@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01227 931300
Arranging a visit to The Whitstable School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email natasha.kingsford@swale.at.
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