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Geography/Science/Maths Teacher - Maternity Cover - Full-time

Orchards Academy, Swanley

  • Ref:KCC886-4031-121T
  • Posted:20/06/2019
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2019
  • App Close Date:05/07/2019 at 15:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Geography/Science/Maths Teacher - Maternity Cover at Orchards Academy (potential end date of Easter 2020)

We are seeking to appoint a qualified teacher to cover a period of Maternity Leave, with a potential end date of Easter 2020.

The successful candidate will be joining the Geography/Science/Maths departments at Orchards Academy and will be required to work across the whole ability range at KS3 and KS4. 

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), Orchards Academy has a strong commitment to professional development of staff.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016

NO AGENCIES PLEASE - WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Closing Date for Applications: 5th July 2019 - Please apply asap as we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Interview Date:  TBC

Start Date: September 2019 

Orchards Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. Successful candidates will be expected to share these views.  Offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Right to Work in the UK check, and satisfactory references.  Orchards Academy is an equal opportunities employer. 

Interested applicants are invited to view the Job Description and to complete the application form on the Orchards Academy website www.orchards-tkat.org 
or alternatively to contact the Personnel Officer, Mrs Jones on Tel: 01322 616136 to request an application pack.

Information about the school

Orchards Academy aims to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish.

As a small school we quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. This strong sense of community allows students to grow personally and academically as they trust and feel supported by a staff body that knows them well. This results in a calm, orderly and purposeful atmosphere where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

We aim to work with students, parents and the wider community to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where high expectations and levels of challenge enable our students to achieve academically, socially and emotionally so they can make a positive contribution to society.

Working for TKAT- Leadership within TKAT schools require passion, understanding, empathy and above all, a genuine love for the profession. Our role is to support you by giving you the flexibility to work how and when you need to; to open up opportunities to develop your career; to take care of your wellbeing at work; to enable you to flourish as an individual and to offer the kind of rewards you can only find from improving the prospects and life chances for literally thousands of children and young people.

Flexible working- TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.  

Our Commitment- Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 661006

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.