Teacher of Science
Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay, Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main/Upper Scale dependent upon experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018, but would consider earlier for the right candidate
- Apply by:
- 11 December 2017
Job overview
Herne Bay High School is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our team in September 2018. We would consider an earlier start for the right candidate.
What can we offer you?
As a school that has successfully embedded the new curricula across all core subjects, we offer a comprehensive teaching experience. We are a school that seeks to invest in the professional advancement and personal well-being of all our staff, and as such we are able to offer you a new teaching experience that will help you to advance your career. We have a proven track record of nurturing and supporting NQTs, many of whom are still with us.
What will we want you to offer us?
We look to appoint staff who are ready for the next challenge in their career, have a zeal for their subject in keeping their knowledge up to date, and who are driven and dedicated to nurturing our young people in order to foster in them academic and personal excellence.
Context of the School
We are a community school that Ofsted graded as ‘Good’ in our last inspection and that has a largely comprehensive intake. As we have our own sixth form, we offer curriculum across all three key stages. We offer the EPQ in year 13, which allows all staff to opt to support KS5 curriculum regardless of timetable and subject specialism. We are a wholly inclusive school and cater for the full ability range of the students in our locality, finding opportunities to develop the demographic that we serve. We benefit from having superb facilities across the school including such elements as a theatre, cinema, recording studio, sports arena and award winning learning resource centre. Science is central to the school’s commitment to ensuring high quality learning across the curriculum. We have excellent Science facilities including 8 dedicated fully equipped labs, a large break out space and a dedicated computer area. Most importantly, you would be joining an enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, including both experienced and developing teachers and excellent technicians.
Applications considered on receipt. Closing date: 11th December 2017, 12pm.
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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