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 & 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:

Mentoring and high-level training
Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities
A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core
To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution
Fulston Manor is a heavily over-subscribed non-selective school in Sittingbourne, Kent, this success is based on the quality of our staff and the excellence of our induction and support programmes. The school offers an outstanding learning environment for all its students.

Fulston Manor is focused on developing students into young citizens capable of making a difference. Here, at Fulston, we have a strong pastoral system at our core and we pride ourselves on being about strong traditional family values. All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.

Applications are invited from experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers who possess the skills, enthusiasm and commitment necessary to ensure our students succeed and develop in our nurturing community.

There is a possibility of a TLR for leading Chemistry, for a suitably qualified candidate.

The starting date for this post will be January 2025. 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, however, 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.