Teacher of Drama And/Or Music - Full-time

Borden Grammar School, Sittingbourne

Ref:KCC886-4527-293T
Posted:28/03/2023
Pay:MPS/ UPS
Start Date:1 September 2023
App Close Date:21/04/2023 at 16:00
Interviews:To be confirmed

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Teacher of Drama and/or Music (MPS/UPS)

Start date: 1 September 2023

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? If so, then Borden may be the school for you.

We are looking for a passionate and committed drama or music teacher, as there is the flexibility to largely tailor this role around the successful candidate's preferences. Drama and music is taught to all students in KS3 and has small but committed groups studying GCSE courses. We are, however, very keen to expand the number of students taking drama or music at the school and the successful candidate would be supported in pursuing this exciting journey with us. Students wishing to continue their study of drama or music at KS5 can undertake this at our partner school. The successful candidate would be expected to show their commitment to extracurricular activities and contribute to enriching students’ experiences beyond the classroom. They will also show an enthusiasm to forge close links with your colleagues in other departments, particularly those in the arts.

This is a post for a passionate teacher who is committed to achieving high standards in all areas of school life and can demonstrate the potential to contribute a great deal to the future development of Borden Grammar School. The successful candidate should be confident that Borden is both an exciting and supportive place to work.

Application process

The closing date is 4.00pm on Friday 21 April although the school reserves the right to consider the merit of early applications and close the advert earlier if required. Candidates will be invited in for interview and the selection process will involve a combination of tasks, interviews with students and senior staff. Visits are encouraged and can be arranged via Miss Phillips, Head of Performing Arts by contacting aphillips@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk

If you would like to apply please return a fully completed application form (leaving no gaps in employment) to Ms Lara Bateman lbateman@bordengrammarschool.kent.sch.uk . Please do not provide a CV however you may provide a letter of application as a continuation of the application 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 Lara Wilton
Address:Borden Grammar School, Avenue Of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DB
Telephone: 01795 424192
Email: lbateman@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk

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