Head of Science
Duke of Kent School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary. Accommodation is available.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 (or possibly January 2019 depending upon the successful applicant’s circumstances)
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2018
Job overview
Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst: Co-educational independent school (Nursery-Year 11) in the Surrey Hills.
We seek to appoint from September 2018 (or possibly January 2019 depending upon the successful applicant’s circumstances) an inspirational Head of Science to lead the Science department and to teach KS3 and KS4.
An outstanding Head of Science is required to lead our innovative department. The ideal candidate will inspire enthusiasm and confidence in our students, will be an excellent communicator and will be a team player, keen to share ideas with colleagues and committed to lifelong learning.
Applicants will specialise in Chemistry and / or Physics, however the ability to teach all of the Sciences up to GCSE would be a definite advantage.
Staff and students are all provided with an iPad for use in class and personal study, experience of teaching through this technology would be useful but training and support will be provided.
Our class sizes are small (currently a maximum of 20) which allows teachers to form excellent relationships with the students and support them individually.
Duke of Kent School aims to provide an excellent and stimulating education on our beautiful forest site. We aim to foster curiosity and the love of learning in our pupils; teachers benefit from a friendly and supportive staff room, excellent pupil behaviour, innovative approaches to teaching and learning and a strong home-school partnership.
The closing date for this post is noon on 20th April 2018.
Interviews will be held on 26th April 2018.
Candidates should note that the vacancy may be filled prior to the closing date so early applications are recommended.
Job details and an application form are available on our website. The Deputy Head (Academic) Mr David Hubbard, will be happy to speak informally to prospective candidates and can be contacted via our Assistant Bursar (HR & Operations), Rachel Harris - rharris@dokschool.org
Duke of Kent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All teaching staff are required to submit a self-declaration form confirming their suitability to work with children across our age range. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks as detailed in our Recruitment Policy.
Attached documents
About Duke of Kent School
Duke of Kent School is a thriving co-educational independent School near Guildford, in the Surrey Hills, with 340 pupils on roll from Nursery to GCSE.
Head
Mrs Sue Knox
Values and vision
Duke of Kent School strives for excellence, expects and celebrates effort, nurtures well-being and presents challenge. Our size allows each pupil to be known and cared for as an individual.
Every pupil at Duke of Kent School is known as an individual. This means the school can provide each child with the right balance of challenge and support, to enable maximum achievement.
The School has undergone considerable change in the past 13 years, transforming itself from a Prep to a through school, and growing quickly to its current roll of 340 pupils. Key entry points are Nursery, Year 3 and Year 7. Pupils leave at the end of Year 11 to a wide range of local colleges and sixth forms in the independent and maintained sectors.
Our teaching team is made up of experienced, well qualified and highly motivated teachers who have chosen to join our small community where they have a big impact. A dedicated and comprehensive operations staff team supports the teaching team. Across both support and teaching areas, the School currently employs approximately 100 staff (both full-time and part-time). We are also complimented by a team of committed local Governors with broad expertise.
We have a growth mindset, operating on the principle that all learners can, when properly challenged and supported, achieve extraordinary progress. Our focus is on achieving personal best in every aspect of development. We expect, and celebrate effort.
We expect all members of the community to exercise tolerance, kindness, respect and empathy. We value diversity and pursue equal opportunities for all.
The School has an inclusive ethos and we are proud of meeting the needs of pupils across a broad range of academic ability. We seek to enable each pupil to achieve his or her potential, to address challenges and to develop interests and aptitudes.
ISI report
“Pupils’ learning experiences are considerably enriched by an excellent range of extra-curricular activities. A popular programme of after-school clubs provides a rich vein of worthwhile activities. Competitive sport is particularly well developed, with regular fixtures taking place.”
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