Teacher of Science with Key Stage Responsibility - Full-time

Walderslade Girls' School, Chatham

• Ref:KCC887-4167-136T
• Posted:05/06/2024
• Pay:MPS - UPS plus TLR2b
• Start Date:January 2025
• App Close Date:21/06/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of Science with Key Stage Responsibility

Salary: MPS / UPS plus TLR2b

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Greenacre Academy / Walderslade Girls School

About this Role

We are seeking a talented and inspiring Science Teacher with excellent subject knowledge to join our friendly and successful department and take on the responsibility of Key Stage Lead.  The post holder should be passionate and engaging to inspire the next generation of students that have a love of science.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for demonstrating high quality teaching to ensure students can make accelerated progress and use effective resources to deliver highest standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Applications are welcomed from teachers with varied experience, including ECT teachers. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and inspire   

• Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to support student learning

• Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular feedback to students and parents/carers

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department curriculum.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher status or equivalent

• A degree or professional qualification in a related subject

• Experience of teaching secondary level

• The ability to motivate and engage students 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Walderslade and Greenacre Schools Partnership is aspiring to be a vibrant and high performing partnership with a strong community spirit and an ethos of inclusion, supporting learners of all abilities. You will work alongside a strong and motivated team, who are committed to ensuring that our pupils make outstanding progress.

The Beyond Trust,  have developed a set of core values for staff which are promoted, encouraged and led by our CEO, Mr Andy Minchin. The values help to ensure staff have a healthy work-life balance, are recognised and praised for their work, and are empowered to make decisions.

In return, we offer you:

• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care First employee assistance programme
• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• two-week, half-term break in October
• cycle to work scheme
• Free local parking
• Access to the National College*

*The National College provides engaging CPD in a high-quality video format on the latest practice, policy and research, working with some of the leading experts in education.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact hr@beyondschools.co.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications. 

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Information about the school

Our school is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student. We believe in creating a positive and highly aspirational environment where each child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our mission is to ensure that every student feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their highest potential. I truly believe that all students can achieve well at WGSP. Whether the Medway test has been sat, passed or failed, WGSP can compete in providing excellent learning opportunities in traditional subjects whilst offering a broad curriculum.

Walderslade and Greenacre Schools Partnership are part of The Beyond Schools Trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Louise Campbell
• Address:Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE
• Telephone: 01634 861596
• Email: vernj001@sflt.org.uk

Fax: 01634 666506

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