Science Teacher
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Role
St. Mary’s School is a co-educational day school, for children from 3 to 11 years old, set in a beautiful residential area in Henley-on-Thames. Small classes allow the individual to flourish and achieve high academic standards in a caring and stimulating environment. We are recruiting for the following vacancy:
Would you like to work in a caring, happy and successful school where children come first? If so, we are looking to appoint a Science Teacher at St. Mary’s to start in September 2023.
We require an inspirational science teacher, with a love of science and of practical demonstrations to deliver our KS2 science curriculum. Our modern, well equipped science lab is the perfect environment to impart your knowledge and experience.
As a member of our staff you will be an integral part of our team and one who can lead appropriate activities for the different age ranges in KS2. The post holder will play a positive part in the educational and social development of the children in the school. They will attend meetings and training as required.
Applications are welcome from experienced teachers, newly qualified teachers and experts in their field with a degree in a related subject.
For full details please visit the TES website or the schools website https://www.stmarys-henley.co.uk and apply using our specific application form.
Closing date: Friday 5th May 2023.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Science Teacher roles across Cognita Schools's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £46,114 - £46,839 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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