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Head of Key Stage 4 - Full-time

Hillview School for Girls, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-5450-62T
  • Posted:24/03/2023
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR 1d
  • Start Date:September 2023
  • App Close Date:18/04/2023 at 11:00
  • Interviews:TBA

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Head of Key Stage 4

Required for September 2023

MPS/UPS + TLR 1d

WHY CHOOSE US?

Do you want to be part of a community, which offers a positive, exciting and rewarding place to work?  Hillview School for Girls is a popular, high achieving, non-selective school based in Tonbridge, Kent. We believe in the Pure Potential of the child and aim to support students in developing their personal skills and achieving success.

We pride ourselves on having a happy, calm and focused school environment, where students are keen to learn and achieve, and appreciate their teachers’ dedication and support.  Our high expectations and aspirations for our students has placed the school, repeatedly over time, as one of the highest achieving non-selective schools in Kent.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Key Stage 4 to make a major contribution to maintain and secure continued improvements in the standards of achievement at KS4, through leading and managing intervention, devising strategies and the oversight of the progress and welfare of students in KS4.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

  • Have a positive outlook, with strong organisational skills
  • Be resilient, retaining a positive outlook and a good sense of humour
  • Be able to use their own initiative and be pro-active
  • Have emotional intelligence and be able to adapt their skills set to a variety of different situations and purposes
  • Be a confident communicator
  • Have authority and be able to maintain a high profile within the school

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their pure potential
  • Teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5
  • Collaborative working to support our endeavour to work smarter, and achieve an effective balance between home and work
  • A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • A school which is committed to staff mental health and well-being

Please use the contact details below if you would like the opportunity to tour the school or to discuss the role informally before making an application.

 Please return a completed application form, to Mrs A Dennett, HR Manager, Hillview School for Girls, Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE or by email: dennetta@hillview.kent.sch.uk

Tel: 01732 352793 Ext 180

Closing date: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Interview date to be confirmed

(The school may interview early in the case of an exceptional candidate)

Information about the school

We are a creative, inclusive school where all students flourish and make exceptional progress. Our dynamic Performing and Visual Arts specialisms have a profound impact upon learning and contribute to the purposeful, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that permeates the school. We foster self-esteem and high aspirations.

Hillview consistently achieves above national average and recognises the value and importance in developing the child beyond qualifications and preparing them for the future world beyond education. Our students enjoy their time at school and the staff enjoy the supportive, caring and friendly atmosphere.

Our dynamic Performing and Visual Arts specialisms have a profound impact upon learning and contribute to the purposeful, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that permeates the school. We foster self-esteem and high aspirations.

By encouraging a ‘can-do’ culture, our students become astute, ambitious and independent. Visitors often comment about how articulate and enthusiastic our students are.

Our vision is that: students unlock their pure potential to drive their future and thrive in society.

The pure potential belief is integral to everything that we do in school and the outcomes we expect for our students.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01732 368718

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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.