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Teacher of Science - Part-time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-5432-171T
  • Posted:28/11/2024
  • Pay:MPS/UPS (£30,000 to £46,525)
  • Start Date:January / Easter 2025
  • App Close Date:20/12/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Part time 0.4 FTE - Thursday and Friday), Fixed term contract to July 2025

We are currently looking to recruit a Part-time Science teacher to join a highly successful department in delivering courses at KS3, KS4 and KS5 in single and combined sciences (GCSE/A Level).

The Science department is a well-established, highly effective and successful department that aims to  instil students with a lifelong love of the scientific process and learning.

We teach Science as a core subject throughout the school and offer combined and individual science pathways at KS4 and 5.

We welcome applications from science specialists that can demonstrate high levels of creativity and      innovation. The ideal candidate will be emotionally intelligent, highly motivated and will be willing to take measured risks to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum that develops high levels of scientific knowledge and application. It is an exciting time to join our growing department. You may be an established teacher looking for a new challenge or seeking your first teaching role (ECTs). 

At St Simon Stock Catholic School, we offer excellent opportunities for career progression and CPD.  We have a very supportive ethos and as such our community looks after each other, both staff and students.  Student behaviour across the school is excellent and students are encouraged to reach their full potential and view the world as Global Citizens.  The school also enjoys a good reputation locally, with committed colleagues and enthusiastic students.

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock Catholic School

  • A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
  • A school wide focus on wellbeing
  • Staff laptop provided
  • Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@ssscs.co.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.

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

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th December 2024 at 9am

Start date:  January / Easter 2025

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

Located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, St Simon Stock Catholic School is a vibrant and high-achieving secondary school, proud to be part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP)—a multi-academy trust of 30 schools dedicated to excellence in Catholic education.

As an oversubscribed, co-educational school with a long-standing tradition of academic success, we are home to over 1,100 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of 200+ students, supported by a dedicated team of around 130 staff.

At St Simon Stock, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, valuing the unique cultures and experiences they bring. Our ethos is built on respect, service, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Through a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and service to others—both within the school and the wider community—our students develop the confidence and ambition to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent denominational inspection, reflecting our unwavering dedication to academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Deanne Perry - HR Hub
  • Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
  • Telephone: 01622 754551
  • Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

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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.