Teacher of Science

Employer
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Location
Cheddar, Somerset
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
TBC
Start Date
1st September 2025
Expires
11th July 2025 08:00 AM
Contract Type
Temporary
Job ID
1496665
Suitable for
ECT (NQT) Graduates
Start Date
1st September 2025
  • Contract Type :Temporary
  • Contract Length: Maternity Cover
  • Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
  • Job ID: 1496665

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Part Time (0.5 FTE) Required for September 2025

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed, highly motivated Teacher of Science or an ambitious ECT. You will join and be supported by a successful Science Faculty with outstanding outcomes and with a commitment to supporting all new teachers through a comprehensive induction programme. We have one of the top performing Science Faculties in the region. The experienced, talented and innovative Science Team at Kings has created year on year improvements in academic outcomes, both at KS4 and KS5. Students cite Science teachers as giving them excellent support throughout the academic year and particularly through their assessments. Consequently, Science remains some of the most popular A Level courses at Kings.

We can offer you:

  •  The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
  •  The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
  •  The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
  •  A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
  •  Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
  •  Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
  •  A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:

  •  An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding) who has vision, drive and a determination to succeed in maximising attainment potential.
  •  Able to deliver high quality teaching and learning .
  •  Organised and have excellent communication skills.
  •  Innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject and able to deliver results.

Closing date: Friday 11 July 2025 – 8.00 am

Interview date: tbc

We reserve the right to close the advert before 11 July 2025 if a suitable candidate is found so recommend early application

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The Kings of Wessex Academy 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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