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Teacher of Science - Full-time

Borden Grammar School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4527-162T
  • Posted:29/04/2019
  • Pay:MPS/ UPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:07/05/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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Appointment of a Full-Time Teacher of Science

Start Date: September 2019

Opportunity, for the right candidate, to become a Pastoral Learning Manager or hold a curriculum responsibility within the Science Department (TLR2b)

 

Information for Applicants:

Borden Grammar School is committed to providing students in Swale with every advantage that being a selective school can offer. That the school has secured two Good and improving Ofsted reports in 2013 and 2016 is also reflected in the improvements shown within Science at KS4 in particular during this period.

Science is both a popular and successful subject at Borden. The Key Stage 4 curriculum begins in Year 9 and during Year 10 students are guided into the Separate Science or Combined Science pathway. Within Key Stage 5 all three Science subjects are popular options, but the challenge is to improve our value added in this key stage.

The post is equally suited to somebody seeking to join the profession or looking for career development by securing a new post. Most importantly you will want to make a significant contribution to the quality of education boys receive at this school.

 

Application process:

Applicants should apply by 12noon on Tuesday 7 May 2019 and should be aware that the school will consider the merit of early applications if the quality of early applications necessitates such a response. Candidates who are currently in post should submit their application at the earliest possible opportunity to facilitate the interview process.

If you would like to apply, please return a fully completed application form leaving no gaps in employment (available on our website). Please do not submit a CV, but feel free to provide a letter of application as a continuation of the application form.

Pastoral Learning Manager: Candidates wishing to be considered for an additional responsibility as Head of Year should indicate this on their application and it will be discussed at interview. You may request from the Headteacher’s PA, Ms Bateman, the most recent job description for a Pastoral Learning Manager.

Additional Curriculum Responsibility in Science could include overseeing a Key Stage etc.

 

“Borden Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

Information about the school

Borden is a vibrant and purposeful grammar school for boys. The school is part of a thriving post-16 partnership and has female students in the Sixth Form. Borden provides a stimulating learning environment for its students and is committed to their protection and safety. Borden became an Academy in January 2012. Borden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Borden values of kindness, creativity, resilience, courageousness and respect are underpinned by our strong belief in the importance of effort - “striving forward together”.

Borden Grammar is committed to:

• Challenging and inspiring our students to achieve their personal aspirations. • Encouraging the pursuit of excellence in academic, sporting and cultural spheres. • Providing a caring environment that enables our students to thrive socially and academically. • Maximising the advantage, that being a boys’ grammar school can bring to our students, our parents, our local community and beyond.

The school underwent successful Ofsted Inspections in November 2016 and November 2021. The inspectors concluded that:

• All staff share the Headteacher’s ambitious vision which focuses on the achievement of every student within a highly supportive and harmonious community. • Parents, staff and students are exceptionally positive about the standards of behaviour and safety in the school. • Students arrive at their lessons hungry to learn and engage enthusiastically with classroom activities. • The relationship between teachers and students is a particularly strong feature of the school and helps to ensure that there is an exceptionally positive climate for learning.

Benefits of Working at Borden Grammar School

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:

● Benenden Healthcare paid for by the school ● Counselling and mental wellbeing support service ● Cycle to work scheme ● Free and adequate parking for all staff ● Free flu jabs ● Therapy dog ● Wellbeing charter signatories with an active wellbeing committee ● No more than one directed meeting a week and early finishes before events. ● More than minimum PPA time provided to all teaching staff

GDPR UK Summary Notice:

Candidates should understand that when submitting their application form they are giving consent to the following: • All application forms and supporting statements are held on all candidates for six months and are shredded thereafter; • The successful candidate’s application and employment records will be kept for six years after their termination of employment; • Employees details are shared with appropriate third parties such as Teachers’ Pensions, Human Resources, etc.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Lara Wilton
  • Address:Borden Grammar School, Avenue Of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DB
  • Telephone: 01795 424192
  • Email: lbateman@bordengrammar.kent.sch.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.