What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will teach Science at Key Stage 3 and, preferably, GCSE Biology. You will join an outstanding team of teachers who have already driven significant improvements in recent years. The Science team are well placed to ensure successful outcomes for all students in GCSE and A-Level qualifications and this will be an exciting opportunity for you to play a role in helping them to achieve this.
There may the opportunity for a candidate with suitable experience to teach in the Sixth Form. This post is suitable for experienced candidates who are looking to work with an outstanding team, or for Early Career Teachers. As a lead partner in the East Midlands Teacher Training Partnership, and an early adopter of the Early Career Framework, we are well placed to support teachers at the start of their career.
You will be an integral part of the Science team and you will be working with a team of professionals who have an excellent track record of success and focus relentlessly on ensuring that students enjoy learning and make outstanding progress. As part of East Midlands Education Trust there will also be the opportunity for you to learn from the very best and prepare you for the next stage of your career. You will have access to a substantial support and wellbeing package.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
If you would like further information about the school or to arrange a visit, please telephone the school office on 0115 938 7000 or emailw.bellamy@kimberleyschool.co.uk
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 20th June 2025.
Interviews will take place shortly afterwards.
What the school offers its staff
Kimberley School is a rewarding and exciting place to work. Our aim is for every child to achieve or surpass their academic and social potential and we achieve this through providing an outstanding quality of education, underpinned by a strong programme of care, guidance, support and enrichment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.