Teacher of Science - Full-time

Meopham School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-4004-431T
• Posted:16/05/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS plus up to £5,000 salary enhancement
• Start Date:1st September 2023
• App Close Date:30/05/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

• School: Meopham School
• Salary: MPS/UPS plus up to £5,000 salary enhancement
• Full Time; Permanent

Are you an inspiring and passionate individual with an outstanding performance in Science? Meopham School is looking for a team player who wants to be part of a group of high-quality teaching professionals with a focus on raising achievement in a developing department. You will be joining a well-resourced department that delivers AQA Trilogy combined and Triple at KS4. Our KS3 curriculum is bespoke and ambitious, which complements the transition between KS3 into the KS4 GCSE Pathway. At KS5 we currently offer AQA A-level Biology, with an aspiration to offer A-level Chemistry in the near future. 

The school currently has eight modern laboratory facilities and as a Science Teacher, you will become a part of a large team who work collaboratively with two technicians. Due to the school's gradual increase in numbers over the years we are having new buildings constructed to support academic excellence within the community of Meopham.  

At Meopham School, we encourage positive and professional working relationships and seek individuals who also support this ethos in improving culture and encapsulating academic achievement.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A degree in a relevant Science subject
• Possess recent, relevant teaching experience at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire students
• This position is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and Experienced Teachers

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• Excellent on site facilities
• A friendly and supportive environment
• Excellent CPD programme
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available
• Being part of a large highly successful Trust
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts
• Employee Referral Recruitment incentive

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact  Ella Bashford (Curriculum Leader) at ella.bashford@swale.at or 01474 814646.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: TBC

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Information about the school

We are an 11-18 school located in the beautiful village of Meopham, taking students from the surrounding villages and also from Gravesend, which is close by via public transport. We are very proud to be able to offer these young people a dynamic and forward-thinking school that embraces modernity, whilst also providing the tranquility and natural beauty of a traditional village setting. We believe that all young people - regardless of background - should be able to benefit from an education in such a setting.

As part of Swale Academies Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network of nine secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex, and as such, there are a range of professional development and further career progression opportunities available, including the full range of National Professional Qualifications.

We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Diane Mills
• Address:Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH
• Telephone: (01474) 814646
• Email: mss-reception@swale.at

Fax: (01474) 814646

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack