Science Teacher - Full-time

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC5408-179T
• Posted:17/05/2013
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Sep 2013
• App Close Date:31/05/2013 at 23:59
• Interviews:w/c 6th June 2013

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HOMEWOOD SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE Specialist Arts and Applied Learning College

Principal: Sally Lees MA (Oxon) NPQH

Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6LT Tel: 01580 764222/3 Fax: 01580 766267 E-mail: r.woolley@homewood.kent.sch.uk 11-18 Co-educational Comprehensive, Foundation School 1900 students with 300 in the Sixth Form

Teacher of Science Required 27th August 2013 or January 2014

The Science Department are a large team with a strong track record and wide range of courses. Facilities are excellent with a very supportive technical team. We use the School Farm to promote conservation work, green issues, environmental science and curriculum enrichment through forensic sciences and dissection. The department also has a rich programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.

Homewood School “A good School in all aspects” OFSTED October 2012, is a progressive and innovative school set in a 55 acre site midway between London and the Channel Ports. We have a growing national reputation for our engagement in curriculum development, personalisation and welfare management. The School is nationally renowned for its engagement in innovative curriculum, personalisation and welfare development.

We welcome applications from NQTs as well as experienced teachers and Homewood School provides a fully supportive induction programme for new teachers. Science is a very important part of our curriculum. Can you help us to make it an important part of our learners’ future?

Homewood School has a growing reputation for engagement in curriculum development, personalisation and welfare management. All teaching staff are provided with an i-pad.

An application form and more information can be accessed on the following website: www.homewood-school.co.uk or please contact Miss R Woolley, Personnel.

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2013 – however applications will be considered upon receipt.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. Homewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr J Single
• Address:Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
• Telephone: (01580) 764222
• Email: info@homewood.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01580) 766267

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