Teacher of Science - Second in Department - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-82T
• Posted:01/02/2019
• Pay:MPS or UPS dependant on applicants experience
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:25/02/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 4th March 2019

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Teacher of Science - Second in Department

Due to an expansion of the curriculum for core subjects, we are excited to offer this opportunity for an inspirational and ambitious teacher of Science to join our successful team as a second in department. The appointed applicant will join a supportive team, working alongside a well-established and very successful Science department. You will be passionate about Science and have the drive to be part of a forward thinking department, focused on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences. This position would suit an aspiring teacher of Science looking for an opportunity to develop their teaching and learning and leadership skills. Specific responsibilities will include supporting the Assistant Principal for Science in the day to day running of the department and the development of the Science curriculum within a particular key stage.  Responsibilities will be negotiable and dependent on your interests and experience.

The ability to teach A-Level Science is desirable, but not essential.

TLR2 would be available for the successful candidate.

Information about the school

A very warm welcome to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities.

It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.

We deliver this by having a dedicated staff body, a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards of discipline, creating a disruption free learning environment. Students’ wellbeing is of equal importance alongside their academic progress and we offer outstanding support.

Our core values of being ready, being responsible and being respectful underpin everything we do at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Students are provided with a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop these core values.

We are very proud of the students and staff at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. We aim to develop excellent working relationships with our parents and carers to ensure that all our students enjoy their learning, make excellent academic progress and become well rounded, responsible global citizens.

Our website can only give you a flavour of what we offer at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, please do come and visit us on one of our open events to meet with our fantastic students and amazing and dedicated staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk