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Teacher of Sociology - Full-time

Highsted Grammar School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4080-441T
  • Posted:20/03/2023
  • Pay:M/UPR
  • Start Date:Sept 2023
  • App Close Date:31/03/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBA

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Teacher of Sociology

(TLR2c available for suitable candidate for Head of Year responsibilities)

 

Highsted Grammar require an exceptional teacher to contribute to development of Sociology at this excellent girls’ grammar school. This is a high-profile and popular subject, so the ability to teach the subject to A-level and the desire to join a winning team are essential.

Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.  A recruitment and retention payment may be available to a suitable candidate.

The post is an exciting and challenging one, offering exceptional opportunity in an outstanding school where we can offer you:

  • the opportunity to inspire highly able and well-motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential
  • a dynamic and supportive working environment
  • opportunities for professional development
  • a private health care package supported by Benenden Health Care
  • a competitive salary commensurate with experience

Please contact Karen Hugill at the school via email or visit our website to download further information and an application form: www.highsted.kent.sch.uk

(Closing date noon 31st March 2023)

The school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.

Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Information about the school

Highsted Grammar School (approx 850 on roll, 154 in Sixth Form) is a high-performing girls school, where pastoral care and enrichment feature as highly as academic success.
Our pupils are exceptional in every way – they are enthusiastic, personable, caring, and show considerable initiative – and we enjoy the strong support of parents. Likewise, the staff team – teaching, support and administrative – is talented, dedicated, hard-working and committed to the continuing success of the school. The governing body represents a group of capable, multi-skilled individuals, wholly supportive of the work we do. ‘Pupils and students flourish and succeed at Highsted Grammar.’ ‘Pupils are courteous, polite and welcoming – they are happy, safe and well cared for’. Ofsted 2023

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01795) 429375

Documents

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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.