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Head of Business Studies - Full-time

Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4058-460T
  • Posted:20/05/2022
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR2 (negotiable for the right candidate
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:26/05/2022 at 09:00
  • Interviews:ASAP

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Head Department - Business Studies
 
Are you looking for a new challenge?
 
 
Do you:
 
• Love teaching and instilling students with a love of your subject?
• Strive for academic excellence?
• Want to be part of a Business Studies department with a wide-range of extra-curricular activities?
• Enjoy working within a strong team of Business Studies professionals?
 
Invicta Grammar School is a highly respected school that has an exciting opportunity to build on the achievements of a very successful Business Studies Department. The Business Studies Department has a strong ethos of inclusivity and excellence and, as a result is a very popular subject choice at GCSE and A-Level. Students start to study Business Studies whilst in Year 9.
 
 
This role is for committed and motivated professionals who would like to work in a school that provides a wealth of opportunities for both its students and staff, along with wanting to be part of a family friendly, team based workforce.
 
 
The successful candidate will be leading a team of staff whilst sharing their enthusiasm for the subject within the department and the wider-school as a whole.
 
This post would be suitable for experienced teachers looking for a leadership responsibility and we are interested in receiving applications from those who have worked at any type of school.
 
Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Outstanding Care, Outstanding Education and Outstanding Opportunities.
 
 
New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.
 
 
Closing date for applications is: Thursday, 26 May 2022.
 
An application form is available by clicking on the following link: https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/227/application-forms and, once completed, should be sent to n.fitzgerald@invicta.viat.org.uk
 
 
Applications will be considered upon receipt (early applications are encouraged) and interviews will take place as soon as possible.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
 
 
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s.
 
 
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
 

Information about the school

Invicta Grammar School is a popular and high-achieving selective secondary school for girls, which welcomes boys into the Sixth Form. With over 1600 students on roll, including nearly 400 in the Sixth Form, the school is widely recognised as a beacon of excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Set within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) main campus, based in Maidstone, the school has enviable indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sports Hall.

The school has an innovative curriculum, which emphasises the development of the ‘whole’ student and which inspires, challenges and prepares students for life. There are many personal development opportunities and there is particular passion for the Arts, Music and Sport.

The team at Invicta are specialists in their subjects and keen to collaborate with colleagues across the school and, more widely, the Trust (VIAT).

Invicta is proud to have achieved the International School Award and the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 678584

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.