Teacher of Science Full Time

Maternity Leave: Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspiring teacher of science. As an outstanding classroom practitioner, you will be part of the wider science faculty, with the ability to teach all sciences, including physics, up to Key Stage 4. Teachers with the potential to teach chemistry and physics up to Key Stage 5 are warmly invited to apply. We would welcome applications from both ECTs and more experienced colleagues. 

You will first and foremost be an excellent teacher who leads by example. You will have a track record of always putting young people first, and the ability to inspire and take students with you to continually improve our students’ learning.

At KEVICC you will have the chance to work alongside a great group of colleagues who are all committed to the absolute best for our young people. You'll work in a school that is proudly comprehensive, inclusive and kind. Most importantly, you will get to work with our fantastic students, with the chance everyday to see the impact you have on their learning.

You will also be joining a forward-thinking school that is excited to collaborate across our trust of like-minded schools and more widely. We are delighted to be part of Education South West, a trust of local primary and secondary schools that includes a nationally recognised teaching school hub at Kingsbridge.

We want an exceptional classroom practitioner, with the energy, vision, work ethic and good humour to inspire and support our students to learn to the highest of standards. 

We offer: 

• A highly supportive team of colleagues who are visible, hard-working and committed to our young people

• Ongoing bespoke professional development and career pathways, including National Professional Qualifications

• The chance to work with great young people in a comprehensive setting, in a beautiful part of the country

• The opportunity to implement the delivery of science across a truly comprehensive mixed age range, from Y7 all the way up to Y13

KEVICC, as we are widely known, is situated in the South Hams town of Totnes, serving a wide and varied area. You can get a glimpse of what we are about via the website, Instagram (@kevicc.totnes) and YouTube (KEVICC Totnes).

We would welcome and always encourage prospective candidates to get in touch ahead of application. To do so, email our Director of Science, Niall Holbourn on Niall.holbourn@kingedwardvi.org.uk

Person Specification

King Edward VI Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will: 

• Be an excellent teacher who embodies the Teachers' Standards day in, day out

• Have a track record of, or show the potential for, excellent outcomes in science up to A Level.

• Be standards driven and people focused 

• Be an expert in their subject up to A Level

• Be a good communicator who is energetic, enthusiastic and loves working with young people

• Be a keen scientist with fresh ideas, prepared to enthuse and excite students by their own love of the 

subject

• Be a well organised and highly effective classroom practitioner able to develop a learning atmosphere 

of high expectations and interest in the subject by using a wide variety of teaching techniques as well 

as the consistent use of established up to date, successful classroom techniques

• Be able to lead in the classroom and work effectively within a team

• Be willing to lead on enrichment opportunities, including residential visits

• Be a dedicated teacher who upholds and reinforces whole school and faculty policies through their 

own practice and by the efficient management of paperwork

• Have the ability to work with comprehensive groups of students

• Be someone who is interested in using this post as a valuable springboard to furthering their own career development

King Edward VI Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS certificate is required for this role. 

Closing date: 9 January closing 12pm

Interviews: Week commencing 12 January