Teacher of Science with Key Stage Responsibility - Full-time

Walderslade Girls' School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-4167-134T
• Posted:26/04/2024
• Pay:MPS - UPS plus TLR2b
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:08/05/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of Science with Key Stage Responsibility

Salary: MPS / UPS plus TLR2b

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Greenacre Academy / Walderslade Girls School

About this Role

We are seeking a talented and inspiring Science Teacher with excellent subject knowledge to join our friendly and successful department and take on the responsibility of Key Stage Lead.  The post holder should be passionate and engaging to inspire the next generation of students that have a love of science.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for demonstrating high quality teaching to ensure students can make accelerated progress and use effective resources to deliver highest standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Applications are welcomed from teachers with varied experience, including ECT teachers. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and inspire   

• Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to support student learning

• Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular feedback to students and parents/carers

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department curriculum.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher status or equivalent

• A degree or professional qualification in a related subject

• Experience of teaching secondary level

• The ability to motivate and engage students 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Walderslade and Greenacre Schools Partnership is aspiring to be a vibrant and high performing partnership with a strong community spirit and an ethos of inclusion, supporting learners of all abilities. You will work alongside a strong and motivated team, who are committed to ensuring that our pupils make outstanding progress.

The Beyond Trust,  have developed a set of core values for staff which are promoted, encouraged and led by our CEO, Mr Andy Minchin. The values help to ensure staff have a healthy work-life balance, are recognised and praised for their work, and are empowered to make decisions.

In return, we offer you:

• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care First employee assistance programme
• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• two-week, half-term break in October
• cycle to work scheme
• Free local parking
• Access to the National College*

*The National College provides engaging CPD in a high-quality video format on the latest practice, policy and research, working with some of the leading experts in education.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact hr@beyondschools.co.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications. 

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Information about the school

The Trust have developed a set of core values for staff which are promoted and encouraged. The values help to ensure staff have a healthy work-life balance, are recognised and praised for their work, and are empowered to make decisions.

We are also dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals under its care. This commitment to safeguarding is shared by all academies within the Trust, as we strive to promote the welfare of our pupils. We require all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and we therefore implement a thorough recruitment process across all academies that aligns with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This process includes conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of school life. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic. We celebrate the diversity of our school community and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, safe and able to achieve their full potential. We believe that this approach not only supports our students to achieve their best, but also prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. If you share our commitment to equality and diversity, we welcome your application to join our team.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Catherine Rotherham
• Address:Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE
• Telephone: 01634 861596
• Email: vernj001@sflt.org.uk

Fax: 01634 666506

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