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Head of Physics - Full-time

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-5464-134T
  • Posted:09/02/2024
  • Pay:Commensurate with experience - TLR £7768
  • Start Date:September 2024 or earlier if available
  • App Close Date:26/02/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Confirmed on shortlisting

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HEAD OF PHYSICS

TLR £ 7,768

September 2024

 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the further development of Physics in this exceptionally high achieving school with a track record of outstanding performance in science. We are now seeking an excellent teacher of Physics with successful 11-18 teaching experience across the ability range, to lead a dedicated team of specialist teachers. Outstanding communication skills, a strong commitment to the subject, good qualifications and leadership potential are essential.

Bennett students are highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment activities that we offer. 

As the Kent Teaching School hub, we are committed to providing strong and sustained professional development for all colleagues who work with us. 

Priority places at the school are available for children of staff.

We welcome pre-application visits to the school.

Thank you for your interest. Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the advertised post before applying, please email: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk

For full details and application form please visit our website: www.bennettmemorial.co.uk - – follow ‘Tenax Jobs’ link to job vacancies.  Completed Application Form should be emailed to recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk or posted to the school by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 5th February 2024

Interview date will be confirmed on being short listedWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is part of the Tenax Schools Trust.

The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values.  All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Information about the school

Situated in Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years. A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status

• 1,903 on roll including 400 in the Sixth Form • Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023 • World Class School Quality Mark reaccreditation in 2021
• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results • Excellent reputation; oversubscribed

Bennett is an Outstanding learning community, in the tradition of the Church of England, rooted in Christian belief and values. This means that we aim to realise the potential every single child has for excellence in academic achievement and for personal development and growth.

These high expectations characterize the Sixth Form, where Bennett students achieve excellent A Level grades. This happens because of the school’s strong shared ethos and values, our absolute belief in the potential of every student to achieve, our expectations of hard work and commitment, excellent teaching, good pastoral care, careful monitoring and support and opportunities to take part in a wide range of co-curricular activities.

In order to strengthen still further the quality of our Sixth Form a new purpose built Sixth Form Study Centre was opened in 2014.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Karolina Seath, HR Manager
  • Address:Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9SH
  • Telephone: (01892) 521595
  • Email: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01892) 514424

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.