Head of German -Sept 2023 - TLR £7,294
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- commensurate with experience. TLR £7,294
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 24 March 2023
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the further development of German in this exceptionally high achieving school with a track record of outstanding performance. We are now seeking an excellent teacher of German with successful 11-18 teaching experience across the ability range, to lead a dedicated team of specialist teachers.
German is taught throughout the school, including to A level, so the successful candidate will play a critical role in leading teaching here. Outstanding communication skills, a strong commitment to the subject, good qualifications and leadership potential are essential.
Situated in Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.
A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status
· 1,850 on roll including 390 in the Sixth Form
· Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2012
· World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
· Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
· Excellent reputation; oversubscribed
Bennett students are highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment activities that we offer.
As the Kent Teaching School Hub, we are committed to providing strong and sustained professional development for all colleagues who work with us.
Priority places at the school are available for children of staff.
We welcome pre-application visits to the school.
Closing date: Friday 24th March 2023 at 9.00
Interview date will be confirmed on being short listed
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications
Thank you for your interest. Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the advertised post before applying, please email: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk
For full details and application form please visit our website: www.bennettmemorial.co.uk
CVs cannot be accepted.
The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells
- Kent
- TN4 9SH
- United Kingdom
BELIEVING IN YOUNG PEOPLE
Bennett is a Church of England school with a record of providing outstanding education, rooted in tradition and preparing young people for the future. Our distinctive Christian identity and ethos inform our approach to living and learning.
We believe in the potential of every young person, academically and personally. Our faith in our students means that we aspire for excellence in all spheres. At Bennett, young people develop confidence in themselves. Confidence breeds success.
Bennett is a happy and vibrant community which fosters values and personal qualities in students. Courage and resilience, determination and perseverance, service to others, courtesy and consideration are put into practice in and out of lessons every day.
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE
Outstanding teaching and impressive results are at the heart of Bennett’s success. We are rightly renowned for the excellent results Bennett students achieve at GCSE and a level. This is because our teachers are experts in their subjects, and because we expect hard work, excellent behaviour and a positive approach at all times.
TAKING PART AND ENJOYING
Learning beyond the classroom is a central part of Bennett life. Music and sport, travel and adventure, all play an important role in the life of Bennett students.
SIXTH FORM
We offer an excellent educational experience for sixth form students in a challenging and caring environment whilst also providing many opportunities for them to hone their interpersonal skills and confidence.
ABOUT THE ALTIUS TEACHING SCHOOL
The Altius teaching school alliance is dedicated to developing world class teaching. We are passionate about providing training for teachers that transforms the opportunities young people have. Teachers who have been inspired by high quality initial teacher training and professional development will inspire our students with their expert knowledge on how children can flourish. Nothing else is as important.
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