Head of Biology
Kingsdale Foundation School
Southwark
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2B ~ £4,700
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2016
Job overview
‘Teachers are enthusiastic, have good subject knowledge and plan interesting lessons. There are very good relationships between staff and students.’ Ofsted 2012
Kingsdale is a dynamic, exceptionally popular and progressive school that has invested £30m to develop an award winning educational learning environment. Average class sizes are ~20 across all subjects and less than 10 in our sixth form. Performance at Key Stage 4 places Kingsdale in the top 10% for attainment and progress for non-selective schools and we are the highest achieving school in the local authority on key indicators. Following our recent successful multi-million pound enhancement bid we shall be appointing additional staff to ensure the unique quality of our renowned provision is sustained.
We are seeking a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic manager to be appointed to the following post, from September 2016, in an outstanding Science faculty with exemplary results from:
• Head of Biology - TLR 2B ~ £4,700
The successful candidate will work closely with other managers to raise attainment even further within a large vibrant and aspirational faculty.
Applicants should be well qualified, inspirational individuals with an impressive track record of raising achievement. The ability to teach A Level courses would be an advantage.
Closing date for receipt of application forms: Tuesday 10th May 2016
‘Students are very proud of their school and behaviour in and out of lessons is excellent.’ Ofsted 2012
Prospective candidates are invited to come along and visit our School to explore the fantastic opportunities available, inspiring state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated Sixth Form Centre.
Kingsdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full vetting procedures including Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
KINGSDALE 11-19 FOUNDATION SCHOOL
Headteacher: Mr S H Morrison
SPECIALIST COLLEGE IN MATHEMATICS & PERFORMING ARTS www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk
Co-educational Academy of Advanced, Artistic and Academic Studies
Roll 1,600
Attached documents
About Kingsdale Foundation School
Kingsdale - First Class and Top of the Class!
‘Pupils are rightly very proud of their school. They really enjoy their learning and talk with enthusiasm about the school’s culture of mutual respect and inclusivity.’ Ofsted 2023
Kingsdale is Outstanding in every area (Ofsted 2023) and presents extraordinarily rich opportunities to challenge students of all abilities including providing options to study Latin, Economics and Psychology. There is also the choice to learn two languages from the start of Year 7 for gifted & talented linguists. Kingsdale attracts many able students and operates a diverse, expansive curriculum to meet the particular needs and aspirations of all of our students and their families. The school offers a wide variety of academic subjects including 4 or 5 optional courses selected by each child in addition to co-curricular activities every day.
‘Pupils achieve exceptionally well in a wide range of subjects and attain highly at GCSE and A level.’ Ofsted 2023
Kingsdale is rated as a very high performing non-selective school. It has a very impressive track record of being one of the foremost schools, in the locality, for outcomes at Key Stage 5 with some truly outstanding academic results.
‘Leaders aim to nurture the talents of pupils through their scholar programmes in mathematics, music, art and sport.’ Ofsted 2023
The school has one of the best pupil to teacher ratios of any mainstream secondary school in South London.
‘Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary…At break times, pupils use the space available to them sensibly. They chat with friends, have lunch together, read or play sports outside.’ Ofsted 2023
Subsidised excursions to amazing destinations such as Malaysia, Namibia, Brazil, the USA and the French Alps are an essential element of the school’s Trips of a Lifetime programme.
Kingsdale is a dynamic, remarkably popular and progressive school that has invested over £30 million to develop an award-winning educational learning environment.
For further information, please visit www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk
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