Teacher of Science

Our school is looking for highly motivated and committed individuals with evidence of consistently 'good' or better teaching to join our Science team. Whether an ECT or experienced teacher, you will be enthusiastic, hardworking and energetic, and you will have the tenacity and drive to improve outcomes for all our students and help everyone achieve their potential. Work with us and you will be part of a welcoming and motivated team. We are committed to giving you the very best opportunities to develop in your career and will provide extensive support in your role.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Science across ability levels, preparing students for GCSE success. Experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential, as many of our students benefit from additional support and creative approaches to learning. This role would be suitable for an ECT looking for a supportive working environment in a smaller secondary school with experienced Science specialists to coach and mentor them in starting their career in the best possible way. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home 1 day a fortnight. In addition, the school is offering a relocation package for a high-quality teacher, if required.

Benefits and Opportunities

• An excellent opportunity for career progression, both within the school and the Trust, as you demonstrate high quality education in the classroom.
• A positive and optimistic working environment focused on student progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
• An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the school.
• The resources and facilities to continue to improve students' progress.
• The ability to complete a NPQ through the Trust (TKAT).
• Opportunities to further develop your Leadership Skills.
• Eligibility to purchase a Blue Light card.
• TKAT is a Disability Confident Employer.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free eye tests.
• Free access to the Headspace app.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and workplace.

Equal Opportunity and Flexible Working

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.