Teacher of Science

Required from September 2024

The Joseph Whitaker School is a successful over-subscribed 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1360 students.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified Science Teacher; the ability to teach one of the science subjects to A-Level would be an advantage. 

We have very high expectations of our students and staff and offer excellent training and professional development opportunities. This position would be ideal for either someone looking to broaden their experience or an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

As a school we offer:

• a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
• a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
• support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
• access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
• generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme
• cycle to work scheme

To apply, please visit the Trust website at www.emet.uk.com/vacancies and complete the online application form.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

For further information regarding the post or to arrange a tour of the school prior to application and/or interview, please contact us via email: headteacher@josephwhitaker.org.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 22nd April 2024.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 29th April 2024.