Science Teacher - Full-time

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC5408-294T
• Posted:22/01/2016
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:May 2016
• App Close Date:19/02/2016 at 23:45
• Interviews:February 2016

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Teacher of Science (Maternity)

Required from May 2016

Homewood School is “A good School in all aspects” OFSTED October 2012. It’s a title we are proud of and are striving to improve upon and to further boost our students’ academic achievement.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher who is passionate about teaching science. At Homewood School we encourage using a range of innovative teaching techniques in our modern facilities to gain excellent relationships with our students. Our large science department teaches a variety of subjects and qualifications up to Key Stage 5. It is essential that the successful candidate is a team player who is keen to develop both themselves and the students in their classroom - both NQTs and experienced teachers are welcomed to our supportive department. Our additional facilities are excellent; with a School Farm to promote conservation work, green issues, environmental science and curriculum enrichment through forensic sciences and dissection. The department also has a rich programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the heart of the Weald of Kent, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards and ongoing training and support to help you excel and develop your career as a teacher. All teaching staff are provided with an Apple device. There is also a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Homewood Staff.

You’ll need to impress us from the outset so please do not apply if you’re not prepared to invest in your application. It’s a competitive market out there and we want to know what it is that makes you the one we should invest in. Detail your successes in your covering letter and get us excited about you!

An application form and more information can be accessed on the following website: www.homewood-school.co.uk or please contact Mrs Karen Nicholls, Personnel Officer at the above address.

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sam Stevens
• Address:Homewood School And Sixth Form Cent, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
• Telephone: 01580764222
• Email: s.stevens@homewood.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Information for Prospective Applicants
• Job Description