Second in Science Permanent, full time position Salary: MPS1 – UPS3 £30,000 – £46,525 per annum plus TLR 2.1 (£3,214 per annum) John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. To support the final year of expansion of our school and Post 16 provision, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Second in Science to join our evolving organisation from January 2025, or sooner if possible. The successful candidate will be experienced to A level and ideally a physics specialist, but applications from other specialisms are also welcomed. At KS3 we follow the AQA KS3 specification and are continuing this pathway through to GCSE. We are fortunate to be able to offer both the AQA Combined Science and Separate Science qualifications to our students at KS4. We have many opportunities for an enthusiastic scientist to shape the future of our science offer, as we look to develop, refine, and build our curriculum, develop exciting whole school STEAM projects, and collaborate and enhance our welcoming and innovative team. John Taylor Free School is an inclusive school with a positive approach to wellbeing. We offer the following support to staff: • 2 hours of personalised professional learning each week • A coaching culture • Additional non-contact time for coaching / reading / personal development • Shared resources, Schemes of Learning and Curriculum Plans • A ‘life-friendly’ approach to teaching We welcome applications from those who want to work flexibly, or if you are looking for a full-time role. If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Mrs Sian Byrne, by emailing hrjohntaylorfreeschool.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247823. Completed application forms should be emailed to hrjohntaylorfreeschool.co.uk. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 30th September 2024 Selection/Interview: Week commencing Monday 30th September 2024 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.