Science Teacher (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover) - Maternity

Goodwin Academy, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-4023-349T
• Posted:02/06/2023
• Pay:£28,817 - £44,302
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:11/06/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Science Teacher

Goodwin Academy are seeking a Science Teacher to join their vibrant and engaging, state of the art mixed Academy based in the heart of Deal.  The successful candidate will be a qualified, motivated and enthusiastic teacher of Science, with a positive and open approach to learning. 

You will join our team of creative and committed professionals teaching across Years 7 - 11, who are passionate about teaching and learning.   You will be a strong and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for yourself and our children to ensure that they all achieve their very best.  You will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum development particularly those relating to Science.  Our Curriculum can be viewed here.

What our Trust will offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales. 
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits.
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes.
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher. 
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice.
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School.
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers. 
• Free parking in our secure staff car park.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.    
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Geraldine Baird (Geraldine.Baird@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk)

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site, please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms 

If this position  is not quite right for you, but you would be interested for any other positions within our Trust please click here to join our Talent Pool. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk .

Information about the school

At Goodwin Academy our ethos is to encourage our students to be their best self, striving for brilliance in all areas of their learning. We aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.

Goodwin Academy, as part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’:

B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

‘Pupils want to work with staff to make sure everyone feels welcome. They take on roles such as joining the Junior Leadership Team or become an Anti-bullying Ambassador.’ Ofsted 2022

'The overarching ethos is one of care, compassion and high expectations dedicated to the holistic development of every student as lifelong learners, equipped for the challenges ahead.' - University of Exeter 2022

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Hamilton Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9BD
• Telephone: 03333 602 210
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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• Job Description