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Teacher of Science - Full-time

Turner Schools

  • Ref:KCC-F42-84-T
  • Posted:27/01/2023
  • Pay:MPS/UPS depending upon experience
  • Start Date:April 2023
  • App Close Date:06/02/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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As we continue to grow, and open our Trust-wide Sixth form, T6, next year, Turner Schools is looking to recruit a research-engaged, motivated and dedicated Teacher of Science at one or both of our secondary schools. 

As a faculty we are committed to supporting our pupils in becoming confident, 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 Turner Science department is a place where all children thrive and knowledge matters. We have high expectations of all our pupils; our behaviour policies assures the highest expectations of behaviour in and out of lessons, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.   

The Science Teams at both Folkestone Academy & Turner Free School are used to working collaboratively, so you would be working within one school, supported by the wider Trust Science department.  Our ability to offer an exceptional level of specialist support means that this role could be suitable for an ECT.

The Turner Schools community strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education. Come and join us to be a part of our journey to transform children’s futures, empower families and strengthen our community.

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

In return, Turner Schools can offer... 

  • beautiful buildings with state of the art facilities, including specialist fully-equipped science & engineering labs
  • 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 & CPD programmes alongside an investment in your development
  • a Trust which takes student and faculty welfare seriously
  • a bonus to support relocation for the right candidate
  • Private healthcare from Benenden Health medical, including 24/7 prescription GP service, counselling, access to BUPA hospital network and physiotherapy
  • a genuine opportunity to make a difference by being part of the exciting Trust vision.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the trust

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Folkestone and Dover on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes six schools in Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Caroline Dominguez
  • Address:Academy Lane,
    Folkestone,
    Kent,
    CT19 5FP
  • Telephone: 01303 842433
  • Email: hr@turnerschools.com

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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.