Teacher of History (Maternity Cover)
Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay, Kent
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Main/Upper Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2018
Job overview
Role: Teacher of History (Maternity Cover)
Salary: MPS / UPS
Start Date: 1st September 2018 until February 2019
Closing date for application: Tuesday 22nd May 2018 12pm
Details about Herne Bay High School:
Herne Bay High School is a hugely successful school that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in February 2018 Ofsted rated us good with aspects of outstanding. Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place tremendous emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts and Sport as a cornerstone of a young person’s educational journey.
Due to continual growth, we are looking to recruit passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated staff, who love working with young people and can add to our already excellent workforce.
All staff joining HBHS will benefit from
• High quality personalised professional development
• Fantastic career opportunities
• Full programme of induction and support
• Being part of a school that values it employees
Details about the post
Our successful History Department are looking to appoint either an NQT or more experienced teacher to join our enthusiastic, hard-working, committed and supportive team for a Maternity Cover position. The department is well-resourced and led by forward-thinking practitioners who are keen to ensure all students not only achieve well, but develop an enjoyment of the subject. The department is experienced in supporting newly qualified teachers in an environment which is open and keen to share good practice. The successful candidate will be able to teach to KS5 and be available from 1st September 2018 until February 2019.
Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews to be held Thursday 24th May 2018.
Please do not apply for this position unless you are as committed to safeguarding, the prevention of extremism and radicalisation; and promoting the welfare of children as we are at Herne Bay High School. Applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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About Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay High School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary academy for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Herne Bay, Kent, and it is currently oversubscribed, with 1,568 pupil on its roll.
The school has been a specialist sports college since 2002. Its facilities include a floodlit all-weather pitch, all-weather tennis and netball courts, a sports hall, gymnasium and indoor and outdoor climbing walls.
Principal
Mr Jon Boyes
Values and vision
Herne Bay High School strives to be a highly successful and innovative school. It prides itself on its culture of high expectations and the traditional values of respect, discipline and behaviour. The school has a system of houses named after five of the planets in the solar system. The aim is to encourage a healthy competitive spirit.
The secondary school is passionate about supporting every child to achieve their full academic potential, while developing students to be responsible, mature and confident young people.
Ofsted report
“Students’ achievement is improving. Students achieve well in a range of subjects, including English and mathematics. GCSE pass rates have risen in recent years and students make good progress from their starting points. Teaching is consistently good, with examples of outstanding practice. Teachers know their subjects well, relate well to students and have high expectations of them. Students behave well and feel safe in school. They have few concerns about bullying. Their attendance has risen considerably over the last three years.”
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