Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Goodwin Academy are seeking a Science Teacher to join their vibrant and engaging, state of the art mixed Academy based in the heart of Deal.  The successful candidate will be a qualified, motivated and enthusiastic teacher of Science, with a positive and open approach to learning.   

You will join our team of creative and committed professionals teaching across Years 7 - 11, who are passionate about teaching and learning.   You will be a strong and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for yourself and our children to ensure that they all achieve their very best.  You will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum development particularly those relating to Science.  Our Curriculum can be viewed here.

Our School

Goodwin Academy is a vibrant and engaging key stage 3-5 mixed academy based in the heart of Deal.  At Goodwin, we are committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’ with BEST being an acronym for B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

Click here for more information about Goodwin Academy

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

1. Think about their Thinking
2. Be their Best self
3. Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

What our Trust will offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales.  
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits. 
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes. 
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher. 
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice. 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School. 
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.  
• Free parking in our secure staff car park. 
• Cycle to Work Scheme. 
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend Scheme. 

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Geraldine Baird (Geraldine.Baird@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk)

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site,please click hereto submit an application via Microsoft Forms 

If this position ?is not quite right for you, but you would be interested for any other positions within our Trust pleaseclick here to join our Talent Pool. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk .