Head of Science

Due to the ongoing hard work and commitment of all our staff, The Malling School is increasingly becoming the first choice school for parents. As a result, our pupil numbers are increasing and the school in expanding. We are therefore, recruiting a number of additional teachers to join our friendly and supportive school.

The Malling School is a medium sized school that is growing about 10% year on year, offering great career opportunities for staff.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities to teach your specialist subject to Key Stage 5
• Opportunities for accelerated promotion for outstanding teachers
• Extensive and individualised professional development programme
• A new school with outstanding facilities
• A medium sized but growing school which encourages innovation
• An opportunity to change lives through education

You will be:

• Able to teach all Sciences to GCSE
• Innovative in your approach to teaching
• An excellent leader of people
• Able to achieve excellent examination results for children
• Motivated by a desire to change lives
• A qualified teacher

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to lead a dedicated and supportive department working in our Specialist Science and Sports School.

Apply via link or download an application pack from the vacancies link of our website http://www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk/74/vacancies-at-the-malling-school and email to hr@mhfederation.co.uk  Email sian.bartle@mhfederation.co.uk for more information or to arrange an informal visit.

Closing date: 2 December 2016
Interviews: w/c 5 December 2016

The Malling School is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, CV Checking Service, Occupational Health check and two satisfactory references.

Information about the school

A mixed 11-19 co-educational High School of 700 pupils serving the historic market town of West Malling and surrounding villages. The school is set in pleasant rural surroundings and has its own lake and extensive grounds.

West Malling is close to the county town of Maidstone and has excellent rail links to London and Ashford International (for the Continent).

In May 2015, Ofsted graded the overall effectiveness of the school as ‘good’ but cited many outstanding features, amongst them the conduct of pupils and the senior leadership. We are looking for staff who can contribute to our ambition to be ‘outstanding’ in every aspect.

The school was completely re-built in September 2007 and therefore has outstanding facilities. All teachers have their own laptops and pupils have good access to ICT and other modern equipment which is well connected across the site.

We offer excellent support with every new member of staff having access to a trained coach. We have an extensive, bespoke, training programme for all staff which is relevant to the experience and future aspirations of each staff member.

The Malling School is a designated specialist college in Science and Sport in recognition of the innovative approach to teaching, excellent results and the superb facilities. These include a high specification Sports Science and Fitness facility which is open to staff at no charge. The school’s unique setting, with a well-stocked lake and surrounding habitats, is ideal for practical investigations and ecology projects.

The Malling School is part of a Hard Federation with The Holmesdale School in Snodland and is also part of a Teaching Schools Alliance (Mid Kent Learning Alliance), both of which provide additional opportunities to staff.

We encourage potential applicants to view our website or to tour the school to get a better feel for our school prior to application.

Contact Information

Sian Bartle

The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH

Telephone: 01732 840995 ext 227