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Geography Teacher - Full-time

Gravesend Grammar School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-5465-49T
  • Posted:03/02/2017
  • Pay:Gravesend Grammar School Academies Trust Payscale
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:03/03/2017 at 15:00
  • Interviews:TBA

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and innovative department in an 'Outstanding' School (OFSTED 15).  Geography is a popular subject at both GCSE and A level and the Department has a proven track record of achieving excellent results with our students.  

We seek:

  • A well-qualified Geographer
  • Someone who is innovative and flexible
  • A colleague who can teach across all Key Stages
  • A contributor to work effectively with the department

This post might suit a newly qualified or an experienced practitioner.

The Geography Department is a vibrant place to both teach and learn.  We have outstanding examination results, reflecting our commitment to high quality learning and teaching.

View our prospectus on line for an impression of the school and to download an application form - www.gravesendgrammar.eu.

Applications should be made using the School’s application form only which is available on line, or on downloaded forms.  Information about the post can be found on the attached document.  

For further information please feel free to contact the Headteacher, or the Subject Leader of Geography – Mr Chris Jesson jessonc@gravesendgrammar.eu

The appointment will be for September 2017. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

 

 

 

Information about the school

Information about the school: Gravesend Grammar School is an 11-18 selective boys grammar school with girls admitted to the Sixth Form. The most recent Ofsted Inspection (June 2015) judged the School as ‘Outstanding’. We became an Academy on 1st August 2011 as part of The Decus Educational Trust (TDET). The school is currently going through a period of expansion. We have built a 10 million pound facility to accommodate the additional students. We will continue to rise year on year until we admit 1500 students (7 forms of entry). This is a really exciting time in the history of the school and has the potential to provide succession opportunities for colleagues that want to progress in their careers. We have a committed staff who provide opportunity and challenge in a caring environment and strive to ensure the students achieve the very best they can at all times. We also have strong working partnerships with parents, governors and the local community. We are served by excellent transport links; by road the A2 and M25, and by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation. We are served by excellent transport links; by road the A2 and M25, and by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation.

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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.