Head of Science
Highworth Grammar School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR £9476
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint from September 2018, an ambitious and inspirational Head of Science to lead a large and outstanding faculty.
Our students are looking for teachers who are enthusiastic and creative; make learning fun and challenging; and have a good sense of humour.
We can offer you:
- Purpose built and well-resourced Science labs with dedicated technician support
- Outstanding facilities and resources
- Bespoke professional development
- A highly trained and supportive team
- Very clear expectations, shared vision and ethos
- A range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme and Child Care Voucher Scheme
- An Ofsted outstanding school with students and staff who are reflective, innovative and aiming to achieve their full potential.
We would like you:
- To lead the overall strategic direction of Biology, Physics and Chemistry
- To be an experienced or aspiring leader of Science with an outstanding track record of examination success and a track record of successfully teaching a science specialism across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
- To be an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to developing excellence in teaching and learning in this popular and high achieving faculty
- To have proven leadership experience and the skill set to improve standards and outcomes across the faculty
- To have the ability to inspire and enthuse your team with a positive approach to staff development.
Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective girls’ school of 1455 students with 448 students in the sixth form (118 boys). We are situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London.
The school was judged to be Outstanding in all areas in June 2013. Last summer our A Level results placed us in the top 25% of schools nationally. Academic results are consistently high and Highworth is indeed a great place to teach. Why not come and be a part of our exciting future?
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Douglas Hall, Deputy Headteacher on 01233 624910.
Further details and an application form are available from our website. To apply, please complete an application form and return it to HR@highworth.kent.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 21 May 2018 at 9am
Highworth Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post
About Highworth Grammar School
Welcome to Highworth, we believe we have a strong academic reputation and our students are recognised as mature and reliable young people.
We are proud of our established values which set a high standard: we aim to deliver the best possible education to all of our students in a safe and secure environment.
Our motto of ‘Reach for the Stars’ embodies the daily working life of the whole school community; students are encouraged to see learning as a lifelong activity but this also applies to staff development.
Every member of staff is supported to pursue personal goals and the school fully embraces interest in pastoral and pedagogical innovation.
A key feature of our motto is happiness which is achieved through: excellent student behaviour in lessons; clear policies and guidance; strong leadership; and enthusiastic community spirit.
It is important that both staff and students feel confident, happy and valued. Students at Highworth are given rewards for creativity, problem solving, achievement, resilience and team work.
We value the development of a full range of skills to offer students the best preparation for future challenges.
Working here allows staff to: share this balanced approach to education; embrace new ideas; and sustain a sense of enjoyment in their own learning.
Ad Caelestia Sequere: Reach for the Stars
Our school motto is what we encourage our students to do and at Highworth we promote a community where all members are:
Reflective, creative and innovative
Eager for life-long learning
Aiming to achieve their full potential
Considerate, confident, independent individuals
Happy in a caring, respectful community
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