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Teacher of Design Technology and Art - Full-time

Borden Grammar School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4527-180T
  • Posted:17/05/2019
  • Pay:MPS/ UPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:23/05/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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Full-time Teacher of Design Technology & Art

Starting Date: 1 September 2019 (MPS/UPS)

 

Information for Applicants:

The successful candidate will be able to teach both DT and Art in at least one Key Stage and able to specialise in one subject in KS4-5.

Both DT and Art are very well established within KS4-5 and have several examination groups at GCSE.  In KS5 both Art & Photography are taught and DT typically has one examination group per year group. That the subjects are successful is evidenced by how popular both the Art and DT exhibitions are that are embedded into the school’s calendar and enrich the curriculum experience of all.

This is a post for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic teacher. The school is open to employing either an experienced colleague or someone new entering the profession. However you will be committed to achieving high standards in all areas of school life and can show the potential to contribute a great deal to the future development of the subject at Borden Grammar School.

 

Application process:

Whilst the closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 23 May 2019 the school will consider the merit of early applications and bring forward the interview process accordingly. If you would like to apply please return a fully completed application form (leaving no gaps in employment).

Please do not submit a CV, but you may provide a letter of application as a continuation of the application form.

 

The law requires this position to have an enhanced criminal background check. This is to protect children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard positions of trust. The position is therefore exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. If your application is taken further you will be asked to declare details of any criminal record, even convictions that are ‘spent’ according to the act. If you are offered the post this information will be checked against Criminal Records Bureau files. You will be provided with full information at each stage.

 

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. Please note Borden operates a no smoking policy

 

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 Kirsty Murphy
  • Address:Borden Grammar School, Avenue Of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DB
  • Telephone: 01795 424192
  • Email: kmurphy@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk

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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.