Head of Year
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne, Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2023
Job overview
Head of Year
Full-time - M/UPR plus TLR2c
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Year to join our existing team from September. Applications will be considered from teachers of any subject with the skills to lead on our well-established compassion curriculum. We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and an ability to combine this with excellent classroom practice.
You will be part of a dynamic team and dealing with behaviour issues using the established Girls on Board approach, supporting student’s emotional wellbeing, and monitoring reporting procedures. This is a challenging role, whilst also being one of the most rewarding. The successful candidate would be responsible for the care and guidance of one year group of up to 150 students.
Applications are invited from ambitious colleagues who have a desire and belief that they can make a substantial impact on our students’ lives. If you have any additional extra-curricular connections, new approaches to teaching, or outstanding resources which can be utilised please add this to your cover letter. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and NQTs.
The post offers exceptional opportunity in a good school where we can offer you:
· the opportunity to inspire highly able and well-motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential
· a dynamic and supportive working environment
· opportunities for professional development
· a private health care package supported by Benenden Health Care
· a competitive salary commensurate with experience
Please contact Karen Hugill at the school via email or visit our website to download further information and an application form: www.highsted.kent.sch.uk
(Closing date noon 31st March 2023)
The school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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About Highsted Grammar School
Highsted Grammar School is a selective 11-16 secondary school for girls in Sittingbourne, Kent. It was known as Sittingbourne Girls’ Grammar School when it moved to its current site in the 1950s. The school converted to academy status in 2011. The sixth form is now co-educational.
The school has specialist science status, with sponsorship from Microsoft.
Highsted Grammar School is part of the Sittingbourne Partnership, a collaborative approach to sixth form education which enriches and extends the opportunities available to students through operating a joint timetable with Borden Grammar and Fulston Manor schools.
The school’s strong partnerships across business and community offers a growing network of sponsorship and support both within the UK and Europe, creating opportunities including work experience placements, university summer schools and professional support.
A balanced and broad curriculum recognises that what the school calls “the real female strengths of communication, problem-solving and team-work” can be equally valuable in science, engineering, technology, the arts and business.
Headteacher
Anne Kelly
Values and vision
The school places emphasis on personalisation, proactive mentoring and pastoral care. It aims to liberate young women to embrace the challenges that will prepare them for their future roles and responsibilities as future leaders.
Highsted Grammar School aims is to develop self-starters, focused but flexible, with the resilience and humour to negotiate setbacks. It encourages and supports its students in exploring their potential, nurturing existing talents and interests and discovering new ones.
Ofsted
"The overall effectiveness of economics and business education, including the development of students’ economic and business understanding and enterprise and financial capability, is outstanding."
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