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Business Studies Head of Department - Full-time

Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4058-281T
  • Posted:16/03/2018
  • Pay:MPS + TLR
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:16/04/2018 at 09:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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Lead Teacher of Business Studies

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you?

  • Love teaching
  • Strive for academic excellence
  • Want your students to feel valued, safe and happy
  • Enjoy working within a strong team
  • Have commitment to providing an exciting range of opportunities for students
  • Inspire your students, parents and colleagues
  • Believe that every student can learn, achieve, and thrive
  • Have experience of leadership or aspire to gain leadership experience

Invicta Grammar School is a highly respected school that has an exciting opportunity to build on the achievements of a very successful Business Studies Department. We would like to appoint a Lead Teacher of Business Studies to join us in September 2018.

The role is for committed and motivated professionals who would like to work in a school that provides a wealth of opportunities for both its students and staff, along with wanting to be part of a family friendly, team based workforce. This post would be suitable for an experienced teacher looking for leadership responsibility. It should also be of interest for candidates who have or have not had a grammar school experience.

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Outstanding Care, Outstanding Education and Outstanding Opportunities. New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.

Informal visits are welcomed by prior appointment with the school. To visit the school, please contact Mrs Owen at e.owen@invicta.viat.org.uk.

Alternatively, if you are interested in this role, please download the application form and send your completed application to recruitment@invicta.viat.org.uk

Closing date for applications is: Monday 16 April 2018

Information about the school

Invicta Grammar School is a popular and high-achieving selective secondary school for girls, which welcomes boys into the Sixth Form. With over 1600 students on roll, including nearly 400 in the Sixth Form, the school is widely recognised as a beacon of excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Set within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) main campus, based in Maidstone, the school has enviable indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sports Hall.

The school has an innovative curriculum, which emphasises the development of the ‘whole’ student and which inspires, challenges and prepares students for life. There are many personal development opportunities and there is particular passion for the Arts, Music and Sport.

The team at Invicta are specialists in their subjects and keen to collaborate with colleagues across the school and, more widely, the Trust (VIAT).

Invicta is proud to have achieved the International School Award and the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 678584

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.