Mathematics Teacher - Full-time

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC886 5408-371T
• Posted:04/01/2017
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Apr 2017
• App Close Date:22/01/2017 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 23/01/2017

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Teacher of Mathematics

Required for April or September 2017

Use your passion and excitement for your subject as Teacher of Mathematics at Homewood School. We are "A good School in all aspects" OFSTED October 2012 and you can ensure all students not only achieve well but develop an enjoyment of the subject by joining our team of mathematicians who specialise in all disciplines. Applications from NQTs are welcomed.

If you have an ambitious outlook and a firm commitment to working we would like to hear from you especially if you have:

• High expectations of the behaviour and the academic progess of young people
• Organisaional skills that allow you to get the most from every student
• A commitment to delivering outstanding lessons
• Enthusiasm for passing on your mathematics knowledge to young people of all backgrounds
• Communication skills and confidence to deliver teaching learning
• An unflappable demeanour

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the heatr of the Weald of Kent, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards. We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and the support you require to further progress wherever you are in your career. All teaching staff are provided with an Apple device. And there is an independent nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Homewood Staff.

You'll need to impress us from the outset so please detail your successes in your covering letter.

An application form and more information can be accessed on the following website: www.homewood-school.co.uk or please Mrs Karen Nicholls, Human Resources 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