Subject Leader of Geography
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone, Kent
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR 2.2 £4,335
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2018
Job overview
St Simon Stock Catholic School is located in Oakwood Park to the northwest of Maidstone town Centre. The school is situated on an educational campus and is surrounded by playing fields and trees. In 2016 we were ranked 154th out of 6235 schools nationally, which places us in the top 2.46% of all schools nationally. In 2017 our Progress 8 was +0.54, which put us in the top 10 educational trusts nationally. We have high expectations of all of our students and the positive relationships that develop in our school underpins the work that we do.
Do you have to professional skills and ambition to lead the Geography Department in our School? We wish to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Subject Leader of Geography to lead a department that has an excellent track record stretching over 5+ years. The ability to teach at all Key Stages would be desirable.
We are looking for someone who;
• has high professional standards
• is committed to life-long learning for students and staff
• believes in the growth mind set and personal growth
• can motivate and inspire students
• can build upon departmental success and manage change
An application form can be obtained from the Personnel Manager, Mrs. Theisen on 01622 689422 or e-mail theisenc@ssscs.co.uk or visit the School website at www.ssscs.co.uk . Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 23rd April 2018, interviews will take place later on that week.
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About St Simon Stock Catholic School
St. Simon Stock Catholic School Founded in 1967 as a school of the Archdiocese of Southwark, the School recently celebrated 50 years of Catholic education serving Maidstone and the west of Kent. As a Catholic Comprehensive school of all abilities within a selective area, the School is known for its high standards of academic, vocational, sporting and pastoral achievements. Famous formed students include Shaun Williamson [actor], Harry Arter [Premier League footballer], David Ryan [Oxford University Golf Captain],etc.
We are an excellent school in all areas of Teaching and Learning. Our outcomes as a non selective School in a selective County [Kent] are outstanding with well above average ratings for the past three years since we have surpassed +0.5 for progress.
Headteacher - Mrs Andrea Denny
Location - Maidstone is 40 minutes from London by high speed train. Gatwick airport is less than an hour away from the School. Local attractions include Maidstone United Football Club [National League], Kent County Cricket, Leeds Castle, several National Trust and English Heritage places of interest are located in this part of Kent. The School has a Sports Hall and Designated 6th Form Centre, specialist Science labs [the School has a Science specialism], Technology workshops, Muga sports facility.
CPD - involves a series of twilight sessions on areas identified by staff through appraisal; electives are created from courses attended by staff to feedback to colleagues; training for new areas e.g. LGBTQ,SEN, Pupil Premium, etc. A Senior Member of Staff has the encouragement of career progression as part of their role in addition to Performance Management and CPD in order to gain a holistic overview of training.
OFSTED - Section 5-Good; Section 48-Outstanding in all categories.
Benefits - The School is part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership, a multi academy trust of 25 schools Primary and Secondary to further Catholic education in Kent. It provides opportunities for promotion across the schools, secondments, shared expertise in curriculum and staffing, purchasing power concerning facilities.
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Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process itself and shortlisted candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
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St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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