At Kent College, Canterbury, we are seeking a well-qualified and passionate Teacher of Science to join an outstanding department with the ability to teach Junior Science, and two to three sciences to GCSE Higher level. The successful candidate may also be teaching our Innovation programme at KS3 that is designed to enhance students' transferable skills through cross-curricular activities. The Science Department's results are excellent, and the successful candidate will be expected to sustain current levels of achievement, whilst developing their own individual role within a fully supportive team.
Experience of teaching KS3 Science and KS4 Chemistry and Physics is essential, however newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply.
This is a full-time teaching post from September 2025, and is temporary for a period of maternity cover (up to one year).
WHY CHOOSE US
Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 pupils, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.
The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
Please see the attached job pack for more information.
We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, Home and Techscheme, retail discounts, generous training and development.
Closing date: 7th March 2025, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.
Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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