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Teacher of Science (maternity cover)

Strood Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX

This 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:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• 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. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Limited time only! Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £300 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply..

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 Strood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1302 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Strood Academy website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01634412200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/strood-academy

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