Science Teacher - Full-time

Maritime Academy, Rochester

• Ref:KCC887-9999-177T
• Posted:24/03/2025
• Pay:£32,000 - £50,000
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:21/04/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Maritime Academy are seeking an additional Science Teacher to join their team at their brand new school in Frindsbury, Rochester. The successful candidates will be qualified Science Teacher or ECT who is passionate about teaching and learning, are ready to embrace new ideas and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills.  As an effective classroom practitioner you will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum development.   You will also have high expectations for achievements and behaviour, and will be dedicated to ensuring our students are actively engaged with school, making progress and aspire to become life-long learners.

Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here.

Applications are invited from teachers and ECT’s who have experience of teaching Science.

 What our Trust will offer you:  

• Environment:  A brand new school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.  
• Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher. 
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. 
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Maritime Academy.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.

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 emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

At Maritime Academy we have great ambitions and we’re proud to call ourselves a member of Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are at the beginning of our journey and always growing which means you will be joining us at the most exciting part of our story; The Beginning.

Maritime Academy will continually support and enable the self-improvement of every staff member during their time at our school. We want to provide the very best education for our children and this is attainable only through talented staff capable of rising to these high standards.

At the Maritime, our mission is to offer a unique opportunity to learn in a modern setting with traditional values. Our school will ensure that students are confident, respectful and responsible young people, who are able to face the challenges of modern society. We believe that through our traditional ethos and values, we will create an environment where students are respectful for where they learn, who they learn with and who they are as unique aspirational young people.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
• Telephone: 0333 360 2150
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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