Teacher of Science
The Skinners' School
Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 June 2023
Job overview
ABOUT SKINNERS’
Skinners’ School was founded in 1887 and is a thriving boys’ grammar school. There are currently 1119 pupils, 325 of whom are in the Sixth Form. A friendly and hard-working community, the school is amongst the highest achieving in the country, both academically and in terms of extra-curricular provision. Pastoral care is also a real strength. Skinners’ School is situated on the northern side of the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in West Kent, with 20 acres of sports pitches. Surrounded by countryside, Tunbridge Wells has excellent transport links by rail to London (approx. 45 minutes to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross, 60 minutes to Victoria), and Hastings. The M25 and M20 are a short drive from the School. Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports are easily reached, as are the Channel Tunnel and ferry terminals. It is a short drive to the neighbouring towns of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.
ADMISSIONS
The School is significantly over-subscribed and has an excellent reputation in both Kent and Sussex. It admits 160 boys (five forms) at age 11. Entry is achieved via the Kent 11+ examination, with an entry qualification that is higher than the Kent County Council 11+ pass. Once they reach our qualifying score, pupils are given places based on distance lived from the school (although we also offer a sibling preference). The current ‘catchment’ of the school is approximately 11 miles. Nearly all Skinners’ students stay after Year 11 to enter the Sixth Form and are joined by a small number of students from other schools. Pupils are required to achieve a total of 50 points over their best 8 GCSE grades in order to enter the Sixth Form.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to: Head of Science / Head of Chemistry or Physics
Main duties:
• To prepare and teach lessons to the teaching groups assigned by the Head of Science using methods appropriate to the age and ability of each individual student.
• To undertake assessment of student progress, setting targets and monitoring performance in line with school and departmental policies.
• To participate with the Head of Science and other colleagues in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials, schemes of work and lesson plans, which should engage, stimulate and challenge students of all abilities, and should cater for all learning styles.
• To set and assess meaningful homework on a regular basis according to the school homework policy.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of the subject, and to use a range of teaching methods in line with currently acknowledged best practice.
• To play a role in the effective promotion of Science at Open Days / Evenings and other events, and in the development of effective curriculum links with partner schools and the community.
• To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students.
• To participate in the school’s ITT and CPD programme.
• To maintain the highest standards of behaviour within the school community, based on mutual respect between students and staff.
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive ethos and to contribute actively to the wider life of the school by organising and participating in appropriate extra-curricular activities.
Person specification:
• Dynamic, professional, positive and resilient
• High expectations of self and students
• A capacity for sustained hard work
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• An excellent classroom practitioner
• A passionate commitment to equality of opportunity for all students
• A firm commitment to Continued Professional Development
• A commitment to the ethos of the school
The Skinners’ School is committed to the safeguarding of children; all employees will receive safeguarding training and will need to follow the Safeguarding Policy.
APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should submit a completed application form, including details of key achievements and responsibilities, along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the job description and person specification.
Completed applications should be emailed to the HR Manager, Mrs Wendy Dray at HR@skinners-school.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 7th June 2023. Early applications are very welcome - in such an event we reserve the right to interview and appoint before 31st May.
Candidates will be invited for interview shortly after the closing date.
About The Skinners' School
The Skinners’ School is an all-boys grammar school with academy status in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The pupil roll is around 1120, with more than 350 students in the sixth form.
The Skinners’ School was founded in 1887 by the Worshipful Company of Skinners, one of 108 livery companies in the City of London, in response to a demand for education in the Tunbridge Wells area. Over the years the school site has been developed. Byng Hall, acquired in 2003, led to the development of the school’s music and drama offering, with the Thomson Theatre opening in October 2008. A new £2.5m sports complex opened on the main site in September 2012 and the Mitchell Building in 2020, home to the English department, Library and Sixth Form Centre
Headmaster
Edward Wesson
Values and vision
The school’s ethos and activities are inclusive and diverse, aiming to help develop character, leadership, compassion, collaboration and interests for life. Teachers aim to foster a love of learning and curiosity about the world, building the capacity and self-confidence in students to strive with ambition to reach their full potential.
Ofsted report
“Students have excellent attitudes to learning and are very proud of their school. The school is very inclusive and is focused on encouraging both academic excellence and the personal and social development of all students. The relatively small size of the school means that students are well known to staff and there is a very strong emphasis on meeting their individual needs.”
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