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Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover) - Maternity

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4523-325T
  • Posted:16/05/2024
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:estimated start October 2024
  • App Close Date:22/05/2024 at 08:00
  • Interviews:24th May 2024

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Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover)

 

Full-Time - MPS/UPS

estimated start date October 2024

 

Applications from prospective ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative colleague to join a team of committed professionals within our PE Department for this maternity cover.  PE is extremely popular within the school and the ability to teach PE to A Level.  The post would be equally suitable for an experienced teacher or for an ECT. 

 

We have a range of state-of-the-art facilities; our sports hall has an Olympic flooring (Taraflex™ sports flooring which has been used for Olympic Games since 1976) and a music system especially for dance.  We have a superb stage with dance flooring and amazing sound, lighting and even haze!   Within the department we also have courts to facilitate netball, hockey, football, rugby, indoor rowing, tennis, dance and volleyball!  MGGS sporting facilities also benefit from hosting a selection of sporting events and we often hire our outstanding facilities to external parties which include netball, football, korfball, and volleyball.

 

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1240 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 340.  MGGS has been appointed by the Department for Education as a Regional Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment.  Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.

 

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)

 

Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities &  Recruitment Monitoring Form.  If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.

 

Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website https://www.mggs.org/

 

Applications welcomed immediately

 

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

 

Closing Date: 8am on 22nd May 2024

Interviews:  24th May 2024

 

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1,270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 350.  MGGS has been appointed by the Department for Education as a Regional Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment.  Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted).

MGGS has a strong community spirit which is underpinned by our belief that the happiness of all our students is key to enabling them to succeed. We have been providing an academic education for girls (and boys in the Sixth Form) from the town of Maidstone, and its surrounding area for over 135 years.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Michelle Starns
  • Address:Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
  • Telephone: 01622 752103
  • Email: mstarns@mggs.org

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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.