Teacher of Science
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teaching position
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,047
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Westlands School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our highly successful, friendly and supportive Science team. This role would suit either an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for their first position. There is the potential for a salary enhancement for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will be:
- A skilled practitioner with a positive outlook.
- Passionate about teaching Science.
- A team player who will fit well with our existing department.
- Dedicated to enabling our students to make excellent progress.
- Able to deliver good outcomes for all students.
Our Science Department believes in the power of collaboration and has a long track record of success in all Key Stages. We offer A Level Biology and Applied Science to our KS5 students and Combined Science at KS4.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive 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.
We strongly recommend all interested candidates visit Westlands School and meet our students and 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 to alsobenefit from:
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Flexible working opportunities
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Further information about the job
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Samantha Payne, Assistant Headteacher, Samantha.payne@swale.at or 01795 477475.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
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.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
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.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westlands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1746 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westlands School website
- Email address
- wssrecruitment@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 477475
Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive 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.
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wssrecruitment@swale.at.
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