School Direct Placements
The Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2018
Job overview
School Direct Placement
As part of the Shepway Teaching School, (STS), partnership, we offer places on the Schools Direct programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status, QTS, and the opportunity to achieve a PGCE qualification. This school based route into teaching allows you to experience all aspects of the role of a teacher throughout your training year and you will be guided by our well trained and experienced mentors.
Placements for next academic year, 2018-19 are available in the following subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Computing
Design and Technology
English
Geography
History
Maths
Physics
Application must be made via the UCAS website: http://www.ucas.com/apply and our interview process will commence from December 2017. As such, candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
For further information on this route please contact Phil Gallantree, Professional Mentor and Teaching School Link, pgallantree@nks.kent.sch.uk
For information about bursaries please use the link below
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/explore-my-options?emooption=2
Attached documents
About The Norton Knatchbull School
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The Norton Knatchbull School is a single-sex, selective, 11-18, international school for boys, situated in Ashford in Kent. It includes a sixth form, where 25% of students in Years 12 and 13 are girls. The selection process requires a pass in the Kent Test for children in Year 7 or a pass in the school’s Casual Admissions Entrance Exam for pupils in Years 8-11. There are 1,185 students currently on the school roll, 255 of whom are sixth-form students.
The Norton Knatchbull School, which was originally named Ashford Grammar School, was founded in 1630 and was given its current name in 1975, after the school’s founder.
Headteacher
Mr. Ben Greene, BA (Hon), NPQH
Values and vision
The Norton Knatchbull School combines traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment. Students are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.
The school also provides an atmosphere where students feel supported and inspired to strive for their personal best. Its approach to academic study is varied, disciplined and fosters a life-long love of learning. The Norton Knatchbull School values community and celebrates diversity.
The school has language and science specialisms, provides a wealth of extra-curricular activities, and offers careers education, advice and guidance.
Ofsted report
“Students achieve well, particularly in mathematics and science where their progress exceeds expectations. Teaching is good, and some is outstanding. Teachers have good subject knowledge which is clearly communicated. They value and benefit from well-managed training opportunities to improve their practice. The school is a respectful and tolerant community, in which students feel safe and behave well. They are keen to do well and they attend regularly.”
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