Head of Science
The Camden School for Girls
Camden
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR1B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2023
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
Camden School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed inner London comprehensive secondary school with a rich historical heritage. The school was founded in 1871 by Frances Mary Buss, a pioneer for women’s education and the school has a long-standing history of ambition and excellence for all pupils regardless of background. We have a warm, welcoming and supportive ethos and aspire to excellence in all areas of the school provision. We have a strong sense of community and we foster an environment where everyone feels valued. We have been identified five times by government ministers as one of the top 100 schools in the country and Parent Power 2023 ranks the school as 6th best of all comprehensive schools in London. With exceptional outcomes at all Key Stages and especially at A level, a calm working environment, incredibly committed students and warm and welcoming staff, Camden School for Girls is a special place to work.
We are looking for a passionate scientist, a strong leader and an exceptional practitioner to lead a large and experienced Science Department. The department is high performing and makes a very important contribution to the strong reputation of Camden School for Girls. The successful candidate for this post has an exciting and fulfilling time ahead of them. The department is experienced, highly knowledgeable and innovative, bringing an exceptional standard of science education to all pupils. We are looking for someone who can inspire, who is inclusive in approach and who is robust, thorough and diligent.
For an application form and job description please visit the vacancy section of our website menu. Please submit a completed application form together with a covering letter.
Closing date: Monday 20 February 2023, 12 noon.
Interviews: Week beginning 27th February 2023
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About The Camden School for Girls
Located in Camden, north-west London, The Camden School for Girls is a single-sex secondary school, offering places to girls aged 11-18. With around 1,000 students, the school has an extremely diverse student intake, reflective of the local community.
First established as a grammar school in 1871, The Camden School for Girls later became a comprehensive. Although the school is girls-only in Years 7-11, the substantial sixth form is co-educational and accepts a large number of its students from other schools in the local area.
Headteacher
Kateryna Law
Values and vision
The Camden School for Girls highly values its comprehensive ethos and does a great deal to ensure that pupils are given the best chance to succeed regardless of academic ability or background. The secondary school offers a wide-ranging curriculum to best accommodate the needs of its students.
As well as its high academic standards, The Camden School for Girls promotes tolerance and acceptance throughout the school, to best reflect the school’s character as a diverse comprehensive.
Ofsted report
"The Camden School for Girls rightly deserves the outstanding reputation it has among parents and in the community. Among the many positive comments written by parents, one typifies what inspectors found: 'This is a wonderful school. I have nothing but praise for the quality of teaching and leadership and am constantly impressed by the inclusive atmosphere: they really do consider every individual's needs, strengths and weaknesses - all in a friendly family environment.'”
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