Maths Second in Department
Kennet School
West Berkshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary: MPS/UPS (£25,714 - £41,604) + TLR2E (£6,697)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for: Easter 2022
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2021
Job overview
We are a friendly and collaborative department and would be excited to welcome a forward-thinking and passionate teacher to this dynamic team.
The successful applicant will lead the intent, implementation and impact of the Key Stage 4 curriculum and support the Head of Department to develop the quality of teaching and learning in the subject. We would like you to be able to teach Maths at KS3 and KS4, with an experience of primary Maths or A Level an advantage. Whilst this is advertised as a full-time position, we are willing to consider part-time applications in order to secure the best possible candidates.
Our Maths Department consists of an experienced team and is well placed to support those new to the profession. Kennet has excellent NQT and CPD programmes, working closely with teachers at all stages of their careers to support their professional development and career progression.
The Maths Department at Kennet consistently delivers excellent results. We have continued to achieve success well above national averages with the introduction of 9-1 grading and are well equipped to meet the challenges of specification changes.
We have healthy numbers of pupils continuing with their Mathematical studies into KS5 with three classes of A Level Maths and one class of Further Maths in Years 12 and 13. We are always looking for dynamic ways to support and extend pupils and take part in all levels of the UKMT Maths Challenge with high success rates across all year groups. We have a dedicated support teacher for Year 7 pupils who works alongside class teachers to help pupils that find the subject more challenging and take part in an exciting opportunity with our Year 11 pupils involving an AI programme that aids their independent study.
If you’re undecided about applying and you would like to discuss this role, or any possible opportunities at Kennet School, please contact Ms Mathews (Deputy Headteacher) on lmathews@kennetschool.co.uk.
If you’ve already decided to apply, the easiest way to do so is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button. Alternatively, application forms can be downloaded from our vacancies page on our website and submitted by email to office@kennetschool.co.uk .
Applications must be received by Monday, 6 December 2021 (9am)
Kennet School is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share in that commitment; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Service check.
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About Kennet School
Welcome to Kennet School’s dedicated career site. Below you will find information about what makes Kennet such a unique and rewarding place to develop your career. You will also find all of our current vacancies listed at the bottom of the page.
What We Believe
At Kennet we place learning at the heart of everything we do. Many schools claim to do this, but we believe this is a defining and visible quality of our organisation.
We are an open and collaborative community. Through research and evidence-informed practice, we seek to drive education reform through the heart of our school, making decisions that are right for our pupils, as a team, every single day.
History & Context
Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 65 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,900 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 380 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award, Investors in Careers and the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.
Professional Development
We are extremely proud of the quality of our professional development programmes. In their 2016 report Ofsted commented that “there is a shared drive to improve teaching so that teaching and learning are always at the heart of the school’s work. Leaders and teachers see themselves as professional students and seek to improve and develop their practice continuously.”.
We believe strongly in investing in individuals and their careers and our aim is to help every member of staff be the best they can be through our professional growth programme.
We also provide bespoke support for early career teachers and we have developed a programme for recently qualified teachers which takes teachers from their ECT years through to their third year of teaching, preparing them to take on significant positions of responsibility.
Benefits
- High quality PD programmes and opportunities for progression
- Supportive culture of lesson observation and coaching
- Career support at all levels of experience
- State of the Art facilities and resources
- Excellent IT infrastructure and provision for staff and pupils
- Leisure centre on site
- Cycle to Work scheme
But don't just take our word for it...
Read the quotes below and take some time out to watch our recruitment video and hear firsthand what it is like to work at Kennet.
Recruitment Process
We are seeking to secure the best possible teachers for our school and so will usually interview within a week of the closing date. Interview schedules vary depending on role and subject but full details will be sent to candidates following shortlisting. All interviews include a tour of the school site and an opportunity to meet key staff members.
Speculative Enquiries and Visits
As an outward looking organisation, we are always keen to have conversations with teachers about their careers and potential opportunities at Kennet. Equally, if you have seen a vacancy and are considering an application, we would encourage you to come and see the school in action. For more information contact Mrs Cambridge (Head's PA) on scambridge@kennetschool.co.uk.
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