Teacher of Science

The Castle School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  8 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full and part time (0.8 FTE) applications are welcome.
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - .
• Pay scale: TMS 1 - UPS 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within The Castle School, Taunton, for a Teacher of Science, covering maternity leave, who will develop curiosity, excitement and passion for Science in all students to join our dynamic, innovative faculty from September 2024.

Full and part time (0.8 FTE) applications are welcome.

You should be a committed and high-quality teacher wishing to join an extremely effective and supportive department. ECTs and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.

We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.

The Science Department is the largest in the school with nine full-time teaching staff and two well qualified and experienced Science Technicians. Lessons take place in fully equipped laboratories, five of which have been newly refurbished.

At The Castle School we have very high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We invest heavily in our staff and have a superb reputation for outstanding support and development for teachers, particularly for ECTs.

We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow; a friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last; a competitive salary; wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust; an energised and professional working environment.

Further details about the role

All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by 9am on the closing date.

Further details are available within the job description and person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 9:00am

Interview: Week commencing 13th May 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosures.

Applying for the job

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Teacher of Science Mat Cover Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.65 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Castle School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Castle School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@castle.bep.ac
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-castle-school-ta1-5au (opens in new tab)

At The Castle School we have very high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We invest heavily in our staff and have a superb reputation for outstanding support and development for teachers, particularly for ECTs. The successful candidate will join our outstanding Trust comprising two secondary schools and a growing number of primary schools.

We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.

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