Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Science with excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will join the school’s highly successful and enthusiastic science department working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners.

What we are looking for:

An excellent classroom practitioner
Somebody who is well-organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
Somebody who works well with staff and pupils alike
Strong classroom management skills
Excellent subject knowledge of all three science disciplines at Key Stage 3 & at least one discipline at Key Stage 4
Someone keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
Someone looking to join a community that works to develop young people into successful citizens
Someone ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor
What Fulston Manor School can offer you:

Professionally:

·        Mentoring and high-level training

We are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all round experience whilst completing their induction, collaborating with other trusts to build on this
NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential
·        Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities – staff training days offer excellent CPD with outside educational speakers

·        A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students – ‘Fulston Family Values’

·        A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core – working at home for some PPA sessions has recently been introduced

·        To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Personally:

·        Membership of a generous pension scheme

·        Mindfulness and Wellbeing resources available

·        Access to Westfield Healthcare

·        Free annual Flu Jabs

·        Access to Mental Health First Aiders

·        Free secure parking on site

·        A laptop computer for school use

·        Access to Kent Rewards (including cycle to work scheme)

·        The School canteen and Sixth Form Café provides subsidised meals

·        Respite and Wellbeing weeks on calendar including wellbeing activities for staff and breakfast.

·        Social activities

The starting date for this post will be January 2026. If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form, which can be found on the school website (www.fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk) and send this in to the Headteacher with a covering letter (email acceptable). Applications by CV will not be accepted.

For any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school; you are, of course, most welcome to visit

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.