Teacher of Science

Job Opportunity: Teacher of Science Salary: MPS / UPS Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Start date: September 2026 or earlier At St Augustine Academy, we are dedicated to developing curious minds and fostering a love for learning. Our science department is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Science Teacher to become a valuable member of our successful team. If you’re eager to inspire students, create engaging lessons, and help shape the next generation of scientists, we would love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver high-quality science lessons up to and including GCSE Use a diverse range of teaching strategies to engage students in their learning. Foster a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere. Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to aid their learning. Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the science curriculum and ensure consistency across department. Prepare students with the knowledge and skills for science exams and assessments. Informal visits are welcome. CV’s will not be accepted. Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. What we offer 2 weeks holiday at October half term A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff Laptop Free Car Parking Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events Occupational Sick Pay Exceptional leave arrangements for family events Free eye tests for VDU users A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access Free fitness suite on site About our School St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none. Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy. We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload. We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a