12 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    1 September 2025

  • Latest start date

    2 January 2026

  • Closing date

    25 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 June 2025

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science

Working pattern

Part time: (0.8) FTE Part Time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and innovative Science teacher ready to inspire the next generation of learners?

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to join our talented team at St Simon Stock Catholic School. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated department that is committed to continual growth helping students thrive at both GCSE and A Level.

Science is a core subject throughout the school and we offer both combined and separate science pathways at KS4 and KS5.

We are seeking a dedicated professional who can engage and motivate students, nurture their curiosity, and foster a genuine love of Science. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) at the start of your journey, we offer strong support and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Why Join Us?

  • A ThrivingScience Department– A well-established, high-performing team with a strong track record of success.
  • Career Progression & CPD– We are committed to staff development, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and professional learning.
  • Supportive Community– Our school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where staff and students look after one another.
  • Excellent Student Behaviour– Our students are motivated, engaged, and encouraged to see themselves as Global Citizens.
  • Strong Local Reputation– St Simon Stock Catholic School is well-respected in the community, known for its committed staff and enthusiastic students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing and supportive department where you can make a real impact. If you are a dynamic and creative educator who shares our vision and values, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of our students through the power of Science.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock:

  • A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students.
  • Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff each term.
  • Staff laptop provided.
  • Kent Rewards Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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About St Simon Stock Catholic School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1119 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hr@ssscs.co.uk

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school located in Maidstone, Kent and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). This multi-academy trust (MAT), established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent, currently comprises of 25 academies (20 primary and 5 secondary schools).
St Simon Stock is an over-subscribed, co-educational, high achieving school with a long tradition of academic success. We have over 1100 students on roll, including over 200 in Sixth Form and a staff of almost 100.
We value all our students equally and welcome the wide variety of cultures and experiences they bring to our school.
By modelling exemplary behaviour towards each other, carrying out service to others in school, at home and in the wider community, students develop a strong work ethic and sense of personal achievement helping them to take their place in the wider world.
We are rated by Ofsted as a Good Provider and in our last denominational inspection we were graded as Outstanding.

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