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Head of Science

Head of Science

The Kingston Academy

Kingston upon Thames

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
14 December 2021

Job overview

The Kingston Academy seeks a skilful and engaging Head of Science who is ready to take on responsibility in our thriving Science Team. Specific responsibilities will be agreed with the successful candidate upon appointment.

The Kingston Academy is a new outstanding Secondary School in North Kingston, which opened for the first time in September 2015 with a cohort of Year 7 pupils.  TKA has received a substantial capital grant for the refurbishment of the existing educational facilities and for additional new modern buildings which we have now taken possession of. Our mission is to provide a world-class education for all the young people within our community to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and succeeds.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

  • QTS
  • Broad base of subject knowledge
  • Experience of teaching subject to A level standard
  • Understanding of the OfSTED framework and the self-evaluation process
  • Experience of working with others to develop teaching and learning innovations and sharing best practice

What it means to work for TKA:

  • Opportunity for professional development. 
  • You will be working as part of an engaged and motivated team within the context of a highly successful school.  
  • TKA is an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' school and is highly popular with the local community.

Assessment Process

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfills the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people.  The process will include:

  • Teaching an observed lesson to a full class of pupils;
  • Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session;
  • Interview and Presentation with Head Teacher and Senior Deputy Head Teacher

We look forward to receiving your application.

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About The Kingston Academy

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+44 20 8465 6200

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The Kingston Academy is an ambitious and outstanding new mixed, mainstream secondary school located in a newly renovated traditional school building and significant, state-of-the-art new extension in Kingston upon Thames, near to the River Thames. 

The Kingston Academy was established in 2015 by the Kingston Educational Trust, a partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College and the Royal Borough of Kingston.   The school initially opened with a single cohort of Year 7 pupils and has grown every year with an additional year group. It will eventually comprise all year groups including a Sixth Form in 2021-22.

The school's first full Ofsted inspection took place in May 2018 and the resulting report declared the school to be outstanding in all categories with no areas identified as needing improvement.  

The announcement of the new cohort for September 2019 revealed the school to be heavily oversubscribed, drawing from a catchment area of less than 1km from the school.


Headteacher 

Ms. Sophie Cavanagh 

Values and vision

The Kingston Academy has an ethos of inclusion, where all are welcomed and every individual is valued for who they are and what they can bring to the school. The focus on learning and communication is powered by a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). 

The secondary school helps to build a strong sense of identity, encouraging students to be global citizens and to value their place in the wider world. Teachers are offered continuing professional development, which allows them to keep up with new technologies and best practices.

'Teaching successfully challenges all groups of pupils to aim high and achieve their best.' Ofsted, June 2018

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