Teacher of Science (maternity cover)
Leigh Academy Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SXThis job expired on 4 July 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
4 July 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 May 2022
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS commensurate with experience
Teacher of Science (maternity cover) job summary
We know that exceptional Science Teachers are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000 for the right candidate (£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).
About the role: Strood Academy is seeking to appoint a creative, analytical and methodical Teacher of Science (maternity cover) to join the department from January 2023 (or earlier dependent on the successful candidates availability). You will be part of a vibrant, experienced, supportive science team; we believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies.
The ideal candidate will be able to teach across the ability range for KS3 and KS4 and a real interest in developing teaching and learning is also important. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join an academy which is committed to providing high quality professional development opportunities and support a science team on its journey to outstanding.
Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis for up to 1 year, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Strood Academy or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.
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Further information about the job
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.
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About Leigh Academy Strood
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1305 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Strood website
- Email address
- talent@latrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634412200
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