Temporary Science Teacher covering maternity leave

Cornerstone School, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6DW

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  17 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (557)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £42,081.00 - £61,005.00 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS + SEN1 Allowance 100% FTE

Temporary Science Teacher covering maternity leave job summary

We are looking for a knowledgeable Science Teacher to further strengthen our talented and dedicated team. You will have responsibility for a designated class as a Tutor, with the opportunity to teach all pupils in the school within your specialist subject.

The successful candidate will hold QTS and will have a proven record of excellent teaching, and behaviour management. You will need to be resilient and passionate about education, and embrace the challenges that working with pupils with this profile of need brings.

For further information about the role, including the job description and person specification, and details of the recruitment process, please refer to the Recruitment Pack. CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure that your application demonstrates clearly how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification.

Trinitas Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to uphold the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Trust. We operate robust safer recruitment procedures in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) (as amended) and other relevant statutory guidance.

This role is considered regulated activity with children. As such the successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children’s Barred List information. Additional pre-employment checks will be undertaken as outlined in the Trinitas Safer Recruitment Policy.

Trinitas Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our workforce and recognise the contribution that different experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds bring to our schools. We seek to create an environment in which every individual is valued, respected and able to thrive. This commitment is reflected in our employment practices and recruitment processes. We are committed to removing barriers and, where appropriate, making reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled candidates are able to participate fully in the recruitment process. Our commitment to equality is integral to who we are as a Trust and reflects our ambition to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive community in which everyone can flourish.

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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.

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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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cornerstone School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Size: 112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cornerstone School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cornerstone-school

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