Lead Teacher for Chemistry/Teacher of Science
Hillview School for Girls
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023 (or earlier by negotiation)
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2023
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and experienced Chemistry teacher to provide innovative, high quality leadership of Chemistry. You will work closely with our Director of Science and our Head of Physics to improve the student experience across all 3 Science disciplines.
This is a new role to the school, therefore, we are seeking a candidate who has bold and creative vision centred around a solid base of high quality teaching. The successful candidate will be able to teach Chemistry at A Level and all 3 Sciences at KS3 and KS4.
In partnership with the Director of Science and other leaders, you will:
• Develop a dynamic and inspiring Science provision
• Lead a team of teachers and students to high levels of success
• Consider the school’s ‘Pure potential’ belief and how this can be interpreted within Science
• Support the development of the Science staffing body and Chemistry pedagogical approaches
• Have high expectations and aspirations for the students
In return, we offer an exciting and rewarding place to work; where staff enjoy working within a modern science block; students that are keen to learn and achieve and appreciate their teachers’ dedication and support. Our high expectations and aspirations for our students has placed the school, repeatedly over time, as one of the highest achieving non-selective schools in Kent.
Please use the contact details below if you would like the opportunity to tour the school or to discuss the role informally before making an application.
Please return a completed application form, to Mrs A Dennett, HR Manager, Hillview School for Girls, Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE or by email: dennetta@hillview.kent.sch.uk
Tel: 01732 352793 Ext 180
Closing date: Monday 30 January 2023
Interview date to be confirmed
(The school may interview early in the case of an exceptional candidate)
Hillview School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Hillview School for Girls
About Hillview School for Girls
We are a creative, inclusive school where all students flourish and make exceptional progress. Our dynamic Performing and Visual Arts specialisms have a profound impact upon learning and contribute to the purposeful, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that permeates the school. We foster self-belief and high aspirations.
With a proven track record of excellent results, we are one of the highest performing non-selective state schools in Kent. We commit to enabling every child to experience a flexible study programme that is right for them and will support them in reaching their life goals and overcoming any hurdles that stand in their way.
We value achievements of every kind – academic and non-academic – and we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to discover their talents. We also believe that young people respond well to high expectations. In our school we expect everyone to work hard and give their best.
History
Although the school has been on the Hectorage Road/Brionne Gardens site since 1936 its history goes back to 1854. We have the log books maintained by previous headteachers, the oldest dating back to 1863.
In 1854 a school was built in Waterloo Road, Tonbridge (behind St. Stephen’s Church). It was built in response to the rapidly growing population of poor cottage dwellers in the Parish. There were separate rooms for boys and girls. The school role was fifty girls but rose to 122 girls in 1868. Maggie Ann Cairney has kindly updated us about how the school was renamed:
“Hello, my name is Margaret Cairney nee Vinten. I attended Hillview School from 1966-1970. I have been reading about the history of the school and noticed that the reason for the name of Hillview is unknown. Well I can tell you, during our time there, it was decided to give the school a proper name. We had several choices of ideas for names on the blackboard. Through a voting system Hillview came out top, so from then on it had its new name of Hillview. I thought it would be nice to let you know.”
Ethos
Hillview School for Girls believes in the pure potential of every child within the school to develop, mature and thrive and leave the school fully ready for the world of employment. We place a high emphasis on education beyond grades, actively exploring a wide range of opportunities to develop the awareness and engagement of our students in the world around them.
Vision
Students unlock their pure potential to drive their future and thrive in society.
Mission Statement
To deliver a high quality, inspirational educational experience within a broad, personalised curriculum, where the performing arts values are inherent across the school. Students access a breadth of developmental opportunities within an inclusive safe and supportive environment, fully preparing them for a challenging and ever-changing world.
Our Core Values
· Inspiration
· Innovation
· Independence
· Inclusivity
What We Do Best
· High attaining non-selective
· Quality educational provision
· Inclusive, safe and supportive community
· Excellence in the Arts
· Strong pastoral support, encouraging the students’ enjoyment of learning
· A breadth of opportunities supports the development of the individual
Location
Hillview School for Girls is located in Tonbridge, with easy access to major road and rail links and we are conveniently located an easy 12 minute walk from Tonbridge Railway Station. There is ample car parking on site but surrounding roads also provide additional parking opportunities.
Facilities
The school has excellent facilities including a dance studio, drama studio, space for meetings, on-site gym, on-site nursery for children of KCC-employed staff, sports hall and outdoor spaces.
CPD
Weekly CPD Sessions after school for ITT, NQT, Aspiring and current ML. An active T & L group meet regularly to discuss current research and trial new strategies.
Benefits
Ample parking
On-site gym
On-site nursery
Modern well-maintained buildings
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