Subject Leader of Social Sciences
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone, Kent, UK
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (£22,917-£33,824) + TLR 2.b (£4,335)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2018
Job overview
St Simon Stock Catholic School is situated in the beautiful county of Kent with easy access to London, the Channel Coast and the Continent. We are ranked 154th out of 6235 schools nationally, which places us in the top 2.46% of all schools nationally. We are the highest achieving non-selective school in Kent. We are in the top 3% nationally at GCSE and in the top 3 schools in Kent at A level for pupil progress.
Experienced, enthusiastic Department Leader of Social Sciences required for popular 6th Form department at St Simon Stock Catholic School. Teaching predominantly Psychology with some Sociology/Criminology.
• Where ‘the overall outcomes for students are excellent’.
• We are rated ‘Outstanding’ based on our recent Section 48 Inspection.
• We are ranked 154th out of 6235 schools nationally, which places us in the top 2.46% of all schools nationally.
• We are the highest achieving non-selective school in Kent.
• We are in the top 3% nationally at GCSE and in the top 3 schools in Kent at A level for pupil progress.
• Only 50 minutes from London, 35 minutes to Eurotunnel and an hour to France
We are looking for:
• An innovative and excellent leader;
• Committed to raising standards;
• Motivate and inspire students
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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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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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