Teacher of Science
Skinners' Kent Academy, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 April 2025
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, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job overview
Our Science department is a dedicated and dynamic team, who are committed to achieving the best outcome for our students.
The department consists of eight teaching staff and three technicians. As a department, we uphold and instil the ethos of the wider Academy and provide a stimulating learning experience for our students through regular practical and investigatory activities.
Students are set according to ability from Year 7, this enables teaching staff to tailor the learning to the individual needs of our students.
Within the Science department we:
- aim to make our students aware of the moral, ethical and cultural implications of aspects of Science;
- set high expectations for all learners and staff alike, recognising and celebrating achievements;
- develop the skills of our students to help them become independent, resilient and self-motivated learners; and
- give opportunities for our staff to constantly develop their practice.
In Years 7-9, students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme this is the framework of our curriculum and encourages students to investigate issues through research, observation and experimentation, working independently and collaboratively. The curriculum offered in Years 7-9 covers all three Science disciplines of Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are nine topics taught each year which are assessed periodically throughout the year and build the foundations for GCSE study.
In Years 10 and 11 all students follow the AQA Trilogy Combined Science syllabus with the most able studying the three separate Sciences. The AQA Trilogy Combined Sciences covers all three Science disciplines; Biology, Chemistry and Physics. At GCSE we have found that having teachers teach all three disciplines up to GCSE encourages and fosters better relationships with students, promotes consistency, reduces workload and provides staff with the opportunity to improve their subject knowledge across all disciplines. As a department we meet regularly to deliver in-house continuous professional development, plan collaboratively and share all resources.
At Post 16, we currently offer IB Biology, IB Chemistry, and IB Physics to both higher and standard level.
This is a part-time role, 3 days a week. Full-time would be considered if the candidate is willing to teach maths as well.
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- An exciting and vibrant place of work
- Gym facilities
- Local Authority reward scheme
- High quality continued professional development
- A valuable pension package
- Electric Vehicle charging point
Commitment to safeguarding
The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
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About Skinners' Kent Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1036 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Skinners' Kent Academy website
- Email address
- hr@skinnerskent.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01892534377
The Skinners’ Kent Academy is a non-fee paying, co-educational, all-ability Secondary school. The Academy is funded by the DfE and sponsored by The Skinners’ School, a grammar school for boys together with the Skinners’ Company, one of the ‘Great Twelve’ livery companies of the City of London.
The Academy is founded on the principles of a commitment to ensuring high standards and high aspirations, of active participation, an emotionally rich learning environment and an inclusive culture where every child is known and every learner supported.
Arranging a visit to Skinners' Kent Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@skinnerskent.org.uk.
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