Science Teacher - Full-time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-571T
• Posted:04/06/2019
• Pay:MPS or UPS
• Start Date:September 2019
• App Close Date:17/06/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of Science

Required for September 2019 or earlier by negotiation

Main scale/Upper scale with an enhancement of up to £5000. Possible TLR depending on experience. Full-time, permanent.

Our highly motivated team consists of 16 teachers of science in specialist accommodation with interactive whiteboards.  We place strong emphasis upon pupils’ scientific development and offer excellent career development opportunities, as well as professional support.  This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has the passion and tenacity needed to make a real difference to our school; the ability to make science interesting and relevant to pupils and who has presence, charisma and the ability to work effectively in a team. This position would be suitable for both newly qualified and experienced teachers.

Progress 8 values in recent years have been positive.

Ofsted 2019

• Achievement is Good
• Teaching is Good
• Behaviour is Good
• Leadership is Good

Recruitment packs are available from Kent-Teach.   Please note, we cannot accept CVs without an application form.  

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Mrs Williams, Assistant Headteacher, (amw@westlands.kent.sch.uk) for an informal discussion regarding the post.

Closing Date: Monday 17th June 2019

Interview Date: TBC

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Contact details:

Mrs Amber Williams

Westlands School

Westlands Avenue

Sittingbourne

Kent

ME10 1PF

Email: amw@westlands.kent.sch.uk

Telephone: 01795 477475

Applications may be e mailed to : HR@swale.at

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA

Headteacher: Mr S Cox MA

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss C Honess (Headteacher)
• Address:Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: (01795) 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Fax: (01795) 431946

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Letter to applicants
• Job Description & Person Specification