Ks3 Specialist Science Teacher (0.6 FTE) - Part-time

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

Ref:KCC886-6016-147T
Posted:09/04/2021
Pay:Main/Upper Pay Scale £25,326 - £40,928
Start Date:September 2021
App Close Date:20/04/2021 at 08:00
Interviews:Week Commencing 26.04.2021

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We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational Teacher of Science, who is talented, ambitious and passionate about Science. This is an exciting post, giving you the opportunity to ensure excellent delivery of the Science Curriculum, implement policies for teaching, learning, assessment and inclusion and set high standards for all pupils.
You will have the experience of planning and delivering the KS3 Science curriculum successfully across the full ability range and be keen to expand/develop your practice to teach Science at KS2. You will have relevant whole class teaching experience. You will be comfortable being observed and analysing pupil data. ICT skills will be strong, and you will be the kind of person who wants to develop your career through training and research. You will also be eager to offer to run clubs and to be involved in the full extra-curricular and perhaps sporting life of the school.
We are looking for a top-class candidate to seize this opportunity to join a thriving school with an excellent reputation. You will be welcomed into a school with friendly, articulate pupils, high standards and a truly exceptional team of staff.
Working in a strong team of science graduates the successful candidate will teach specialist science within the Prep School curriculum. With two purpose-built labs, a technician and all the equipment for active hands-on teaching, this is a rare opportunity to join an outstanding school.

Please send MS Word or PDF applications only, with a covering letter to:

Kim d’Albertanson, HR Manager

at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday 20th April 2021 at 8am

INTERVIEW DATE: Week commencing 26th April 2021

Interviews will be conducted following the current guidance from UK Government at the time, and therefore may have to be conducted, at least in part, remotely.

Early applicants welcomed.

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

Information about the school

St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school, rated ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in our last inspection. We have recently celebrated our 150th anniversary and 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; a stafflaptop (where appropriate); supportive colleagues; competitive salary; small class sizes; free meals provided during term time; free parking on site; sick pay scheme; annual salary review; automatic enrolment in the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS) for teaching positions, and our support pension scheme for all other staff (both subject to scheme criteria) and opportunities for continuous professional development. 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 tocreating 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.

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

Job Contact Information

Name:Carol Hughes
Address:Otford Court, Row Dow, Otford, Kent, TN14 5RY
Telephone: 01959 522137
Email: recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

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