Science Teacher

Woodlands; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dover is seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher who can teach across all abilities up to GCSE level. The ideal candidate will be a committed team player with a passion for teaching, capable of inspiring students. The school offers excellent professional development opportunities and fosters a supportive environment for both staff and students. A commitment to the Catholic ethos is essential. This position promotes equal opportunities and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Excellent professional development

Supportive teaching environment

Polite and respectful students

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Science across the age and ability range up to GCSE level.
• Well-qualified, industrious, and a team player.
• Commitment to care for everyone in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science in a way that energizes young people.
• Contribute to the success of the staff team.
• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Skills

Passion for Science

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to extracurricular activities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talentedScience Teacher to join our team. We welcome applications from new and experienced teachers who have a passion forScience and are dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.

St Edmund's Catholic School is a small, caring community where students and staff thrive. It is an excellent place to teach and learn. It is part of Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the country, consisting of 5 secondary schools and 27 primary schools.

We are proud to be a trauma-informed school, guided by the principals ofTrauma-Informed UK Schools and Communities. We believe that relationships are the foundation of learning and that every child deserves to feel safe, seen, heard and valued.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join our lovely school of 650 students aged 11-16, supported by a hugely talented and hard-working staff team.
• Polite, respectful, committed students who are positive and active learners.
• Excellent professional development and guidance.
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities academy and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

What we want from you:

• A well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and has a passion for the subject and an ability to bring it to life in classroom settings;
• The ability to teachScienceacross the age and ability range up to GCSE level;
• A commitment to the extra-curricular activities, providing students with a safe and exciting range of activities;
• The talent, interpersonal skills and range of teaching skills necessary to contribute to the success of the staff team;
• The commitment to care for everyone in our school community;
• A passion for teaching and learning that energises young people and allows them to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for their futures;
• The enthusiasm to develop this subject and an ambitious vision for the future;
• To support the Catholic ethos of our school.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.