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Teacher of Science with Potential Responsibility

Folkestone Academy, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP

This job expired on 21 January 2022

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 January 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 January 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS depending on experience + TLR

Teacher of Science with Potential Responsibility job summary

Folkestone Academy is looking to recruit a research-engaged, dedicated Teacher of Science with potential responsibility to help us ensure that our knowledge-led curriculum is effectively delivered to our ambitious, confident and successful pupils.

As a faculty we are committed to supporting our pupils in becoming confident in their own ability, with a sense of purpose and a vision for their futures. We want all of our pupils to be successful, achieving qualifications that prepare them to succeed in their ambitions so that the Academy is a place where all children thrive and knowledge matters. We have high expectations of our pupils at the Academy; our behaviour policy assures the highest expectations of behaviour in and out of lessons, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The Folkestone Academy community strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education.

We need an inspirational and experienced Science Teacher who is highly motivated and dedicated. The right candidate would have a passion for powerful education and research and be capable to take on an appropriate responsibility within the department. The role will require an expert teacher who is capable of leading and inspiring colleagues as well as pupils. They will have an enthusiasm and passion for science education and must be able to translate that to the classroom. The Science Team at Folkestone Academy are used to working collaboratively and the ability to help to develop this approach is an important part of this role, along with working as part of the wider Trust Science department.

Come and join us to be a part of our journey.

The ideal candidate will…

be dedicated to improving pupils progress and raising attainment
possess the drive and determination to assist students in breaking down barriers inside and outside of education
value our respectful environment, ensuring that pupils and colleagues alike respect and support each other to ensure a calm and purposeful site
believe that a knowledge and research-led curriculum is the necessary catalyst, with the ability and determination to be part of the Academy’s community to support ambitious, confident and successful students
be confident in developing and delivering innovative approaches to science teaching in the classroom and through virtual provision
have some experience of middle leadership or be at a suitable point of their career to take this step up
In return, Turner Schools can offer...

a strong ethos and culture that promotes the belief that all pupils can achieve
calm and purposeful learning environments, with high pupil behaviour expectations
a warm and welcoming team of teachers and associate staff
manageable workload through sensible and efficient policies
personalised coaching and CPD programmes alongside an investment in your career and development through financing Masters qualifications, training courses and conferences as requested
a Trust which takes student and faculty welfare seriously
Private healthcare from Benenden Health medical, including a 24/7 prescription GP service, counselling, access to the BUPA hospital network and physiotherapy.
a genuine opportunity to make a difference by being part of the exciting Trust vision.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Folkestone Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 915 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Folkestone Academy website
• Email address: caroline.dominguez@turnerschools.com
• Phone number: 01303842433
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/folkestone-academy

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