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Teacher of History and English, Full Time Preferred/ Part-Time Considered - Full-time/Part-time

Borden Grammar School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4527-347T
  • Posted:28/03/2024
  • Pay:MPS/ UPS
  • Start Date:1 September 2024
  • App Close Date:19/04/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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Appointment of Teacher of History 

Full time preferred, Part Time considered

There is the potential for a Teacher of both History and English to also be considered

Information for Applicants

Would you like to work in a “harmonious community” where “pupils are keen to learn and respectful to all”? (Ofsted, November 2021). Would you like to work at a forward thinking Grammar School providing students an opportunity to improve their life chances? Do you want to work in a supportive environment with the possibility of progression?

Borden is actively seeking a highly competent and skilled professional with a love of history. History is a highly popular and successful subject at both GCSE and A Level, resulting from a challenging curriculum combined with a reflective pedagogy. The successful candidate will be part of a very strong department and should be able to teach all Key Stages, with the potential of offering A level Politics if they wish to.  It would be beneficial, but not essential, for the candidate to also be able to teach some English. The History department regularly leads educational visits within and beyond the UK, and the successful applicant would be expected to contribute to this expansive ethos.

The post is equally suited to somebody seeking to join the profession or looking for career development by securing a new post in a successful school. You would be joining a strong team of specialists, focused on pedagogical improvement and passionate about creating a love for their subject. The successful candidate should be confident that Borden is both an exciting and supportive place to work.

 

Application process 

Applicants should apply by 12.00pm, Friday 19th April, but should be aware that the school will consider the merit of early applications and arrange interviews prior to this date if needed. If you would like to apply, please return a fully completed application form,  leaving no gaps in employment, to Mrs Lara Wilton, PA to Headteacher, at lbateman@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk . Please do not submit a CV but feel free to provide a letter of application as a continuation of the form.

Information about the school

Borden is a vibrant and purposeful grammar school for boys. The school is part of a thriving post-16 partnership and has female students in the Sixth Form. Borden provides a stimulating learning environment for its students and is committed to their protection and safety. Borden became an Academy in January 2012. Borden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Borden values of kindness, creativity, resilience, courageousness and respect are underpinned by our strong belief in the importance of effort - “striving forward together”.

Borden Grammar is committed to:

• Challenging and inspiring our students to achieve their personal aspirations. • Encouraging the pursuit of excellence in academic, sporting and cultural spheres. • Providing a caring environment that enables our students to thrive socially and academically. • Maximising the advantage, that being a boys’ grammar school can bring to our students, our parents, our local community and beyond.

The school underwent successful Ofsted Inspections in November 2016 and November 2021. The inspectors concluded that:

• All staff share the Headteacher’s ambitious vision which focuses on the achievement of every student within a highly supportive and harmonious community. • Parents, staff and students are exceptionally positive about the standards of behaviour and safety in the school. • Students arrive at their lessons hungry to learn and engage enthusiastically with classroom activities. • The relationship between teachers and students is a particularly strong feature of the school and helps to ensure that there is an exceptionally positive climate for learning.

Benefits of Working at Borden Grammar School

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:

● Benenden Healthcare paid for by the school ● Counselling and mental wellbeing support service ● Cycle to work scheme ● Free and adequate parking for all staff ● Free flu jabs ● Therapy dog ● Wellbeing charter signatories with an active wellbeing committee ● No more than one directed meeting a week and early finishes before events. ● More than minimum PPA time provided to all teaching staff

GDPR UK Summary Notice:

Candidates should understand that when submitting their application form they are giving consent to the following: • All application forms and supporting statements are held on all candidates for six months and are shredded thereafter; • The successful candidate’s application and employment records will be kept for six years after their termination of employment; • Employees details are shared with appropriate third parties such as Teachers’ Pensions, Human Resources, etc.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Kirsty Murphy
  • Address:Borden Grammar School, Avenue Of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DB
  • Telephone: 01795 424192
  • Email: kmurphy@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.