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Science Teacher (significant TLR and additional responsibilities available for the right candidate)

Science Teacher (significant TLR and additional responsibilities available for the right candidate)

The North School

Ashford, Kent

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 June 2018

Job overview

SCIENCE TEACHER

Significant TLR and additional responsibilities available for the right candidate

The North School are looking for an outstanding practitioner and teacher of science with a proven track record of achievement in science to join our dynamic and high performing Science Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for KS4 and outcomes, together with additional leadership responsibilities within science.

The successful applicant should have an excellent grasp on good and outstanding teaching, be confident in their ability and able to consistently deliver effective lessons and learning with a positive approach up to KS5. In return we can offer the full benefits of our excellent support and CPD programmes both internally and through Swale Academies Trust.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard working, flexible and professional. They should have high expectations of students, colleagues and self, displaying energy and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom, contributing to the school’s overall success. A willingness to contribute to other areas of school life would be welcome.

Evidence of current managerial responsibility is beneficial for this role.

Further details about the school can be found on our website www.north.kent.sch.uk and further information about the vacancy can be obtained from the school via email at recruitment@north.kent.sch.uk

The North School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The North School is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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About The North School

THE NORTH SCHOOL 

The North School is a mixed high school which currently has approximately 1200 students on roll from years 7 to 11 and including a thriving Sixth Form.

The school was rebuild approximately ten years ago and has bright, modern, well equipped classrooms with lots of facilities, including a large car park.  

The North School boasts the oldest school farm in Kent which is well stocked with all types of animals from cows to a tarantula and has a thriving and successful Young Farmers Club.  The farm is situated within the school's Environment and Landbased Centre which also includes a fully functioning climbing wall.  

The town of Ashford itself offers superb transport links to London and Europe and easy access to the Kent Coast.  Ashford International station, from which you can catch the high-speed train to London St Pancras taking just 37 minutes or the Eurostar to Paris, is a mere 20 minute walk from the school.  The Eurotunnel is 30 minutes from Ashford, or the port of Dover 40 minutes, both accessible via the M20 which you can also access easily from Ashford.

Ashford has grown in its popularity over the years as a destination for those to live and work. Originally a historic market town, it has recently seen a surge in development with plenty of accessible housing.  It is also a popular destination for shoppers, with the McArthur Glenn Designer Outlet also just a stone's throw from the school.  The town also offers many leisure facilities, including a Leisure Centre, two cinemas, plenty of gyms and many varied and interesting restaurants both in the town and surrounding areas.

There are several very good primary schools both within the town, local boroughs and surrounding villages , alongside excellent medical facilities and a large hospital, The William Harvey, with A&E facilities.



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