Head of Physics
The Knights Templar School
Hertfordshire
- £24,373 - £40,490 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2b, currently £4,655pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 30 March 2020
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a strong, capable leader for our Physics Department to commence September 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed teacher with the capacity to lead the team to the next stage of its development, working alongside a newly appointed Head of Faculty. We are looking for a practitioner with vision and enthusiasm and the ability to inspire others across all Key Stages. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success with the ability to motivate, inspire and promote Physics within the school
The Science Faculty is a thriving team of 11 teachers, well supported by 5 Science Technicians and 2 departmental LSA’s. Science at KTS has recently undergone some exciting changes in structure and staffing, along with moving into our state of the art Science Centre in Autumn 2016. Physics is a popular subject area with students and is promoted extensively by all staff, both within the curriculum and by extra-curricular activities.
We are looking for a Head of Physics who:
- Believes in young people.
- Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom and as a leader.
- Is keen to lead and manage a highly motivated staff team of Physics teachers.
- Is passionate about Science and, in particular, Physics.
- Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential.
- Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age range.
- Is committed to continuing to raise standards of attainment and developing the success of the department.
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Sets high expectations of themselves, their staff and their students.
In return we will offer you:
- A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
- Stability among teaching and support staff which brings both experience and commitment to our school community
- Supportive governing body and a senior leadership team that encourages a large degree of autonomy for middle leaders
- Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
- An excellent range of CPD opportunities.
- A community school in the pretty market town of Baldock, 33 miles north of London, within 30-40 minutes of both Cambridge and London by road or train.
- Extra-curricular sporting/musical facilities for staff
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Sports Centre Membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Childcare vouchers (subject to recent Government changes)
In September 2017, Ofsted graded the school as “good” and they commented that ‘You have high expectations for pupils, which permeate throughout the school and which have a positive impact on the progress pupils make from their different starting points.’
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required.
Closing date: 9am, Monday, 30th March 2020
Interviews: w/c 20th April 2020
Application forms can be downloaded from the school website , and should be returned, along with a covering letter (no more than two sides on skills and strengths relating to the post) by email to vacancies@ktemplar.herts.sch.uk
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About The Knights Templar School
“The Academy motto “Courage and Courtesy” is evident in the excellent relationships between all students and with adults.” (Ofsted)
Knights Templar School is a very successful school, sitting at the heart of the community in Baldock, Hertfordshire. Students’ results are good and improving and behaviour is excellent. The school is highly regarded locally, being regularly oversubscribed. We receive in the region of 600 applications for 210 Year 7 places each year.
In line with our school motto, we recognise the importance of developing and providing all our students with the courage, confidence and communication skills they require to flourish and succeed, but also to promote traditional values of courtesy, respect and good discipline.
Students of all abilities achieve well and make good progress. Young people have an excellent attitude to learning. They enjoy school and want to succeed. Examination results at GCSE and A level are consistently good. Attainment and Achievement are strong. In 2022, 70% of students achieved English and Maths at grade 4 or above and 52% achieved English and Maths at grade 5 or above. 2022 results will continue our pattern of whole school positive progress 8. The School has a large and strong Sixth form, most progress on to University degree courses, including places at Oxford or Cambridge.
Knights Templar offers a very broad range of opportunity beyond the classroom and part of its attraction and indeed success, is due to the extensive enrichment programme, including a Duke of Edinburgh programme that is recognised as one of the strongest in the South East of England. Student leadership opportunities ensure that the students take responsibility for their own learning environment and for maintaining high standards.
We provide a disciplined, caring, fair and moral environment in which individuality is encouraged and equality of opportunity promoted, in order to allow students to develop personally and socially. There is a mutual respect and good relationships between students and also between staff and students, with the students being given responsibility and feeling valued, whilst knowing that support and advice will always be available when needed. We have, and are recognised for, an excellent Pastoral system which supports and encourages the students’ development.
Our primary focus is to improve standards by constantly improving the quality of Teaching and Learning. We are fully committed to preparing our young people to be thoughtful, capable, responsible citizens of the future. This is a great school, staffed with passionate, inspirational teachers, and is a special place for children to learn and grow.
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