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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Kingsdown School

Swindon

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
7 February 2019

Job overview

Dear Applicant 

Thank you for taking an interest in working with us at Kingsdown School.  In September 2017 I took over the Headship.  This was the Headship that I had been waiting for. I joined the School at the same time as a new Chair of Governors as well as the School becoming an official partner of the River Learning Trust.  So these are very exciting times.  A recent review with our teams showed that everyone firmly believes that we have made significant progress.  As a team we are immensely proud of what we achieved together.  

In January 2018 we set the new vision – “a school of excellence bursting with pride and ambition” as well as a new mission statement – “to champion each and every student”.

In February 2018 we appointed a new Director of Learning for Science and Technology who along with the Department Leader of Science has begun a rapid and exciting transition to the curriculum we offer our students. Within the past year, the department has moved towards a knowledge based curriculum incorporating the latest proven strategies to promoting rapid progress by all of our students. Reporting to the Department Leader of Science, you will provide high quality teaching that facilitates and encourages a learning experience that gives students the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

Within the team, you would be supported by a wealth of strong and experienced Science teachers, with the majority of these being exam markers and middle and senior leaders of the school. Many members of the team have mentored, coached and facilitated CPD courses. Therefore, there is great provision for ambitious and dedicated newly qualified teachers to develop into outstanding practitioners.

If you are looking for a school that will develop your expertise, allow you to contribute to the department development and provide you with opportunities to lead on projects following your own passions within the department then Kingsdown is the place for you. If you are passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable, have the highest levels of integrity and can contribute to our journey of rapid improvement we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.  In return we can offer a supportive and rewarding working environment and a real commitment to professional development. 

We welcome visits to the school and department from potential applicants prior to the interview date.

This is clearly a really exciting time to be joining Kingsdown School.  We are a School on a relentless journey to excellence.  If you think you have the enthusiasm, passion and dedication to support us and our teams, then I would strongly encourage you to apply.  

 Yours sincerely

Emma Leigh-Bennett

Headteacher


Kingsdown School is part of a Multi Academy Trust and joined the River Learning Trust on the 1st September 2017. The successful applicant will join the School as a River Learning Trust employee.

For any enquires, please contact recruitment@kingsdownschool.co.uk or telephone the HR Department on 01793 837087. Applications will only be accepted on a Kingsdown School application form via tes.com.

If you have not heard from us shortly after the closing date please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. 

Closing date for completed applications is Thursday 7th February 2019 at 8.00am. 

Interview date – to be confirmed.

No agencies please. CVs will not be accepted.

Kingsdown School is a mixed 11-16 Academy situated on the eastern outskirts of Swindon.  The most recent OFSTED inspection commented “Leaders provide a curriculum that is broad and balanced.  A notable strength of the school is its care for pupils facing particular difficulties, the work the school does to support pupils’ personal development and well-being is good.” 

Kingsdown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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About Kingsdown School

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  • Kingsdown School
  • Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon
  • Wiltshire
  • SN2 7SH
  • United Kingdom
+44 1793 822284

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Kingsdown is a mixed 11–16 Secondary School located in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon. It offers a vibrant learning environment, one in which its students take great pride in both their learning, their behaviour and their individual aspirations. Our teachers combine a high level of academic expertise with excellent teaching skills and a real and deep concern for the wellbeing of each and every student. Taken together, these allow us to recruit and retain the very best colleagues.

Our vision for Kingsdown School is to become “a School of Excellence bursting with Pride and Ambition”. To achieve this our Mission Statement is that we “Champion each and every student”.

Three Strategic Priorities underpin our school improvement work. These are that we will:

  • Know our students
  • Teach our students well
  • Have high expectations in all we do

As leaders of Kingsdown School we share an unshakable belief in all our students and in all our staff. And unanimously, we believe in the importance and power of the highest quality education to which everyone has the right and which we are determined to deliver.

The principles of both our School and the RLT are a commitment to:

  • Excellence – striving for the best possible educational experience
  • Everyone learning – creating and taking every opportunity to enhance lives
  • Respectful relationships – acting with care, integrity and fairness in all we do

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