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Teacher of Science - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-5435-138T
  • Posted:25/05/2023
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:1/9/2023
  • App Close Date:08/06/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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TEACHER OF SCIENCE FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 - MPS/UPS

We wish to appoint a Teacher of Science to join an excellent Science department from September 2023. Applications welcome from all specialisms. The post is suitable for ECTs (Early Careers Teachers) and experienced teachers.

You will be joining a skilled, energetic 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 dynamic, 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
  • Training opportunities are provided for all staff
  • Access to our Fitness Suite
  • Kent Rewards Scheme
  • Staff laptop provided
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

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.

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: APPLY NOW

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

Closing date for applications: 8 June 2023

Start date: 1 September 2023

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 Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

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

Documents

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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.