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Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale - Fringe | M1 - M6The Role
Are you passionate about teaching Science and looking to inspire and motivate students?
Are you ready for the first or next step in your teaching career with a flourishing and forward-looking department?
Our School
The Gatwick School is an all-through school to Year 11, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport.
Founded in 2014, our school is part of the Aurora Academies Trust, and has approximately 400 students in primary and 600 in the secondary phase.
Under new leadership since September, the school has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family.
At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition, which enables all to thrive. In this culture, all members of the TGS will have more chances, so they can have more choices in their future.
We are excited to welcome applications from enthusiastic Science teachers to join a supportive department where they can thrive and progress their careers.
ECTs are encouraged to apply and join the growing community of ECTs within the school.
You will be an innovative teacher who is passionate about your subject. You will be joining a supportive team who place our values of Choices Chances Culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.
We provide high quality learning that meets the needs of all learners. Colleagues are welcoming and highly supportive and we provide an extensive CPD programme offering development opportunities at all career stages.
A supportive induction programme is provided for all new staff. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. The School is an equal opportunities employer.
Staff Benefits:
Fringe allowance
Potential for career progression
All-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development
Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
Coaching culture established for staff and children
Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Scheme
Staff / Long Service Awards
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Safeguarding Information
Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Gatwick School
23 Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9TP
Emily Sturt
humanresources@thegatwickschool.org.uk