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Turner Free School is look to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Science, who is highly motivated and dedicated. The right candidate would have a passion for powerful education and research and must be able to translate that to the classroom. We would give preference to someone who is qualified to teach chemistry A-Level.
As a faculty we are committed to supporting our pupils in becoming confident in their own ability, with a sense of purpose and a vision for their futures. We want all of our pupils to be successful, achieving qualifications that prepare them to succeed in their ambitions. We have high expectations of all our pupils; our behaviour policies assures the highest expectations of behaviour in and out of lessons, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.
The Science Teams at Folkestone Academy, Dover Christ Church Academy and Turner Free School are used to working collaboratively, so you would be supported by your school team as well as the wider Trust Science department and Cross Trust Director. Our ability to offer an exceptional level of specialist support means that this role could be suitable for an ECT. However, for the right candidate, who is a dynamic and experienced Science Teacher, there could be an opportunity to take on an appropriate responsibility within the department
The Turner Schools community strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education. Come and join us to be a part of our journey to transform children’s futures, empower families and strengthen our community.
The ideal candidate will…
1. be dedicated to improving pupils progress and raising attainment
2. possess the drive and determination to assist students in breaking down barriers inside and outside of education
3. value our respectful environment, ensuring that pupils and colleagues alike respect and support each other to ensure a calm and purposeful site
4. believe that a knowledge and research-led curriculum is the necessary catalyst, with the ability and determination to be part of the Academy’s community to support ambitious, confident and successful students
Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
5. Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
6. Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
7. Membership for all ECT, teaching and leadership staff to the Chartered College of Teaching
8. Regular wellbeing and social activities
9. Counselling and mental wellbeing support
10. Access to Mental Health First Aiders
11. Cycle to work scheme
12. Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
13. Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
14. Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.