Teacher I/c KS5 Science
Hillview School for Girls
Kent
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR dependent on experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for September 2021
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2021
Job overview
Part-time may be available for the right candidate
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and experienced teacher to provide innovative, high quality leadership of a growing KS5 Science provision. This is a new role to the school following the expansion of the KS5 provision in September 2021, 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 either Biology and/or Chemistry at A Level.
In partnership with the Director of Science and other leaders, you will:
• Develop a dynamic and inspiring KS5 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 KS5 Science
• Support the development of the Science staffing body and KS5 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.
The wellbeing of our staff is the foundation on which we build our success, to support this; appropriate and relevant CPD opportunities are available to all staff and our staff benefit from free use of the school gym, free tea and coffee, monthly ‘cake day’ and reduced fees for our on-site ‘outstanding’ nursery.
Closing date for applications: 9.00a.m. on 17th May 2021.
Please note: applications may be considered whilst the post is being advertised. Hillview School reserves the right to close the advert earlier than the stated deadline.
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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