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Chemistry Teacher - Full-time/Part-time

Dover Grammar School for Boys, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-5459-160T
  • Posted:19/07/2017
  • Pay:MPS / UPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:19/07/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Full-Time or Part-Time Teacher of Chemistry required for September 2017 or January 2018

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who would relish the opportunity to stretch and challenge our academically able students. It is essential that the successful candidate has the ability to teach Chemistry to A-Level and the potential to be an outstanding practitioner. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and NQTs and provide a comprehensive induction and CPD programme for teachers at all stages of their career.

This is an exciting time to join DGSB. Last summer, we achieved our best GCSE results in nine years and in February OFSTED confirmed that we are a very good school and are firmly on our way to outstanding. This summer, we will also be embarking on the first stage of a major re-development project as part of the Priority Schools Building Programme. This will enable us to design a brand new learning environment with facilities that provide an exceptional education for our students.

If you are passionate about working with young people, relish a challenge and feel you have the necessary skills for this post and would like more information then please contact Sophie Tourki, Headteacher’s PA on 01304-216810, or alternatively email stourki@dovergramboys.kent.sch.uk

Applications should include a completed application form and supporting letter.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including an enhanced DBS check.

Dover Grammar School for Boys is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Suitable candidates will be invited for interview and this post will remain open until filled.

Information about the school

Dover Grammar School for Boys is a selective school with a school roll of 800 students. Approximately 200 of these are in the Sixth Form. Girls are admitted to the Sixth Form.

DGSB is on a very exciting journey. Having retained our "Good " OFSTED designation, without condition, in October 2019, we are working hard on every aspect of what we do as we want to become even better. We moved into a £26m new school building in July 2022 and our new accommodation provides us with modern, bright, spacious teaching rooms, and has increased opportunities for students both inside and outside of the taught curriculum.

However, our success both in school – we recorded a fantastic Progress 8 score in 2023 of +0.57 - and within the local community means that we are already looking to expand our site and develop opportunities further.

DGSB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including an enhanced DBS check. An ‘online presence’ check may be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. All appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.

Non-contributory access to the Benenden Healthcare Scheme is offered to successful candidates.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lizzie Reynolds
  • Address:Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0DQ
  • Telephone: (01304) 206117
  • Email: lreynolds@dgsb.co.uk

Documents

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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.