Teacher of Science

John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 January 2025

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: Full Time, Term Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS plus London Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

We now have a position open at John F Kennedy Catholic School for a creative Teacher of Science who will contribute to wider success by teaching outstanding Science classes and sustaining student performance in terms of teaching, learning, and evaluation.

Job overview

You’ll be delivering core aspects of the Science curriculum, and be knowledgeable in all 3 specialisms of Chemistry, Biology and Physics, using assessments and feedback to sustain and raise achievement.

Job requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Relevant specialist qualifications and experience (e.g BSc in a Science-related degree)
• Ability to deliver high-quality Science lessons covering a range of modules and concepts, both theoretical and practical
• Understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements for Science
• Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning in preparation for examinations

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

At John F Kennedy Catholic School, you’ll be an important part of a dedicated team with access to opportunities for professional growth and the ability to have a core impact on student’s academic success in a key topic.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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2025 Science information pack.pdf - 741 KB (opens in new tab)

Notes to Applicants.pdf - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

About John F Kennedy Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: John F Kennedy Catholic School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: efinal@jfk.herts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01442 266150
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-f-kennedy-catholic-school-hemel-hempstead (opens in new tab)

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