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Science Teacher - Part-time

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

  • Ref:KCC886-6016-319T
  • Posted:07/03/2025
  • Pay:Main Scale £30,596.00 - £42,410.00 FTE
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:21/03/2025 at 16:00
  • Interviews:w/c 21/03/2025

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KS2/3 Science Teacher

 

Minimum 0.6, 24 hours per week

(working pattern to be agreed and discussed: the days / part days and hours may be flexible)

St Michael's Term time plus INSET days (total 34 weeks pa)

 

Are you an ambitious and passionate Science teacher who inspires young minds? We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated teacher to join our team. Join us to play a key role in a dynamic and creative learning environment where curiosity and innovation thrive!

 

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of teaching Key Stage 3 Science or be familiar with teaching Science as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. You will have a proven track record of excellence in teaching, and the ability to engage and inspire pupils with the Joy and Wonder of learning. You should have an enthusiasm for enhancing the delivery of Science across the school and raising its wider profile within the school community and beyond.

 

If you are dedicated to fostering a love for Science and committed to nurturing the potential of every child, we would love to hear from you. The post is permanent and would be for a minimum of 24 hours a week. The days / part days and hours may be flexible for the right candidate.

 

Informal visits are encouraged; please contact the HR department for further details.

 

St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.

Information about the school

St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school. We provide a wonderful learning environment to approximately 480 children aged 2-13, enjoying a beautiful location, overlooking one hundred acres of land. Our state-of-the-art Pre-Prep building sets each child on a learning journey that is rich, active, and inspiring. Children continue into the Prep School, taught by a large number of specialist professionals who work throughout the school to provide a rich array of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

We can offer you:

A first-class working environment within a welcoming team, modern and well-maintained IT infrastructure; supportive colleagues; competitive rates; small class sizes; free parking on site. We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative environment. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world.

Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom, and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey for our pupils, and we strongly believe that to teach our children about the importance of lifelong learning, we must first model this ourselves.

St Michael’s actively manages the inclusion of its people and values diversity, believing that our different ways of being and thinking adds value to our school community. We are committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. In this regard, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values in this area.

If you would like to apply for this role, we look forward to receiving your completed application through our recruitment portal.

For further enquiries please contact the HR department at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk or telephone us on 01959 522137.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01959 522137

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.