Teacher of Science
Thomas Keble School, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7DY3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Start either September 2025 or January 2026
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
Recruitment & Retention
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and highly effective individual to build on the strong foundations already in place, to assist the Head of Department in leading the department forward through its next phase of development. You will have a fascination for the learning and teaching of Science, have high standards, work well with their colleagues and bring a fresh and dynamic approach to the department. Teachers with a Physics specialism are preferred; however, all candidates will be considered. We are also looking for someone who shares our values, is ambitious for all children and will help to build and sustain our school culture. If you would like to apply for this post, please read the accompanying application pack, including the job description and person specification carefully. The successful candidate will be appointed on their skills and experience, however, as important to me will be your approach, attitude and beliefs. You can use our current website at www.thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk to find out more about what we do and why we do it.
What the school offers its staff
As a school, we can offer a supportive, dynamic and professional environment where teachers are able to focus on inspiring their students and subject leads are empowered to deliver their subjects in a way that suits the pedagogy in their respective fields.
In our recent Ofsted, July 2023, the Inspection Team said:
"Thomas Keble continues to be a Good School."
“Leaders have created a nurturingenvironment which supports pupils to learn and achieve well.”
“Pupils’ behaviouris calm and friendlyand disruption to learning is rare.”
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported”
“Pupils feel happyand safeat school.”
Further details about the role
Applications should be submitted via Eteach. The completed online application form should be accompanied by a personal statement of suitability of no more than 2 sides of A4. In the application form and personal statement, you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification. Applications must be received no later than midday on Friday 16th May 2025. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. We are intending to interview for the post during the week commencing Monday 19th May 2025. However, we would recommend an early application as we may interview as suitable candidates apply.
If you would like to informally discuss the post or would like to visit us prior to submitting an application, please contact my PA, Ms Amanda Oxberry, on 01452 770301 or email: recruitment@thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk
Thomas Keble School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Disclosure of any criminal convictions and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The post may not be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure. It is important that an applicant provides the School with upfront disclosure of all unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. A failure to declare the above (that are not subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering) may disqualify an applicant for appointment and may result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.Please be aware we will do online checks, on shortlisted candidates, as part of our safer recruitment procedures
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Thomas Keble School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, Trustees, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Our aim is to ensure child protection concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support specific needs of the individual child. Through providing a caring, safe and stimulating environment we aim to foster an atmosphere of trust, respect and security. Our staff form a part of a wider safeguarding system for children and will work together with children’s services, the police, health services and other agencies.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Thomas Keble School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 707 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thomas Keble School website
- Email address
- recruitment@thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01452 770301
Thomas Keble is a very successful 11 - 16 comprehensive school, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds. As a school community we work hard and go the extra mile for our student body, who in return , are warm, welcoming and well-motivated. We are proud of our consistent approach that delivers very positive behaviour and strong discipline which allows us to enjoy learning and teaching in a a first class atmosphere of mutual respect.
Arranging a visit to Thomas Keble School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk.
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