Teacher of Science

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a Teacher of Science to join an excellent Science department from September 2026. Applications welcome from all specialisms. The post is suitable for ECTs (Early Careers Teachers) and experienced teacher.Experienced candidate may be considered for Head of Subject position with TLR.

You will be joining a skilled, energetic and committed team so we are seeking an outstanding candidate who can continue to raise the quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with a passion and determination to inspire and motivate students to develop a passion for science. They will be dynamic, emotionally intelligent and sympathetic with the strong Catholic ethos and values of St Gregory’s who are committed to improving the life chances of young people.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School:

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

Our offer:

St Gregory’s students love to gain new knowledge and skills and all our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behaviour. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Gregory’s.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

You are welcome to contact HR at hr@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach where you can find the full job description and people specifications:

https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=153641

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 16 March 2026 9am

Start date: September 2026 or sooner

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Gregory's Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gregory's Catholic School website
• Email address: hr@sgschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gregory-s-catholic-school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Arranging a visit to St Gregory's Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sgschool.org.uk.

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