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Science Head of Department - Full-time

Aylesford School, Aylesford

  • Ref:KCC886-5410-375T
  • Posted:11/12/2017
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Dec 2017
  • App Close Date:31/12/2017 at 11:00
  • Interviews:04/01/2018

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Head of Science

Significant TLR

Required for April or September 2018

We are seeking to recruit an excellent Head of Science to join our team. The successful candidate must be talented and committed, with the character, skills and drive necessary to inspire our students and ability to deliver engaging lessons of the highest quality.

Our vision is to provide quality academic and 'Character Education' which develops confident young people who are successful learners and contribute to society.

Aylesford School is on a journey of improvement and needs talented and dedicated leaders who are committed to supporting a community of students who deserve better.  If you want to work in an energetic team that is committed to the challenge, then this is the school for you.  The students are great and need teachers who can give them the confidence they need to be successful. Aylesford School is currently in the process of joining a newly formed academy trust with Wrotham School.

At Aylesford School what you think and what you do matters. Our most valuable resource is our staff and we will invest heavily in your development.  We believe that good leaders develop more leaders and we will support you as you continue to develop your leadership skills.

                                                                                                                                                                              

For further information about the school or to arrange a visit please contact Nichola Donovan on 01622 717341

 

 

Information about the school

Aylesford School is an inclusive school where every child, regardless of ability and background can fulfil their dreams and aspirations. We achieved a Good Ofsted result, however, we are working on becoming an outstanding school going forward.

Aylesford School forms part of the Character Education Trust, currently a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and ‘Character Education’. Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

Our support staff play a vital role in enabling our teachers to deliver our high quality academia, therefore the post holder needs to be confident and enthusiastic in the want to help the school achieve success

Job Contact Information

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.