Science Teacher - Full-time

Holcombe Grammar School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-4068-222T
• Posted:12/05/2025
• Pay: £32,000 - £50,000
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:19/05/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you looking for a new opportunity to teach Science in a supportive grammar environment?

Holcombe Grammar School are seeking a Science Teacher to join their team.  The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievement and behaviour.  You will be a motivated and enthusiastic Science teacher who is ready to embrace new ideas, and will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum.  Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here.

As a Science Teacher you will;

• Be a qualified Teacher or ECT
• Be passionate about teaching and learning
• Have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.  

We’d love to hear from you if you have a genuine passion for Science, and a commitment to delivering engaging and challenging lessons.

Additional leadership responsibility for KS3 Science may be available for a strong candidate

What our Trust will offer you:  

• 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.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.  
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. 
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• 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.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• 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. 

For an informal chat about this position please contact Donna Read via email at (Donna.Read@holcombegrammar.tsat.uk).

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

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Information about the school

Holcombe Grammar School, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is an ambitious and supportive inclusive learning community, where life chances are transformed. We are a selective 11-18 boys’ school with a large and expanding mixed Sixth Form.

At Holcombe Grammar School our aim is that students develop into successful, well rounded, confident young people who are equipped with the academic and life skills necessary to thrive in the modern world. Whatever an individual’s background, we strive to ensure that our highly capable students are given the academic and intellectual tools to help them structure their thinking and learning effectively.

“Pupils at Holcombe Grammar School … experience an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in school. The school community takes opportunities to celebrate its diversity often.” Ofsted March 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Holcombe Grammar School, Letchworth Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB
• Telephone: 01634 830083
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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