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Teacher of Science - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-5435-220T
  • Posted:24/04/2024
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:07/05/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We wish to appoint a Teacher of Science to join an excellent Science department from September 2024. The post is suitable for ECTs (Early Careers Teachers) and experienced teachers. 

You will be joining a skilled, passionate and committed team so we are seeking an outstanding candidate who can continue to raise the quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with a passion and determination to inspire and motivate students to develop a passion for science.  They will be enthusiastic, emotionally intelligent and sympathetic with the strong Catholic ethos and values of St Gregory’s who are committed to improving the life chances of young people.

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

  • A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
  • Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
  • Access to our Fitness Suite
  • Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources 

Our Offer: 

St Gregory’s students love to gain new knowledge and skills and all our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behaviour. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Gregory’s.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach:  

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 7 May 2024 at 09:00

Start date: September 2024

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.  This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

 

 

Information about the school

St Gregory’s is a mixed Catholic Secondary School, ages 11-18 with approximately 1370 students on roll. St Gregory’s is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2013) which aims to provide a caring and supportive environment in which each individual can flourish.

We firmly believe that there is no ceiling on achievement and that in each student there is the potential to succeed. St Gregory’s is a place where young people are able to learn and enjoy school, developing their talents to the full. Aspirational targets are embraced by the whole school to ensure attainment and progress is consistently outstanding.

The school is in a rural setting on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells and within easy distance of a main line station. London and the South Coast are easily accessible.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Our Offer: We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for being a very caring environment and we have a great record for investing in staff training and development.

Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process itself and shortlisted candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

St Gregory’s 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.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Teresa Chun - HR Hub
  • Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
  • Telephone: 01892 240367
  • Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.