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Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology

St Simon Stock Catholic School

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
January 2017
Apply by:
9 October 2016

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 a high attaining 11-18 comprehensive school with a full range of established and successful courses to GCSE and A Level.  We have an excellent reputation for our high academic standards and expectations, and supportive pastoral care. Numbers on roll 1060 with over 220 in the Sixth Form.  

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Biology to teach KS3 Science, KS4 Biology and KS5 Biology/Applied Science. The position will provide good opportunities for professional development for a suitably aspirational teacher, whether qualified or newly qualified. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ based on our recent Section 48 Inspection. We experience excellent behaviour with our students and we are in the top 10% in the country for Value Added.

 Further details and an application form may 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:  Monday 10th  October 2016, interviews will take place shortly after. 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointed candidates will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check

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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.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for these roles.

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.

Safer Recruitment

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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Applications closed