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Teacher of Maths - Maternity

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

  • Ref:KCC886-4091-387T
  • Posted:16/10/2019
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:January 2020
  • App Close Date:02/11/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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Main scale or upper scale

Fixed term for one academic year, or until the substantive post holder returns, whichever is earliest.

Start Date: January 2020

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Maths Teacher who wants to work in a local school where staff work collaboratively and support each other with excellent internal and external CPD?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic teacher of maths to join our friendly, innovative and supportive department.

If you are able to engage students, have passion for teaching and raising achievement, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

The role is suitable for an excellent practitioner, who is either experienced or a NQT.

Join us and benefit from:

  • Excellent facilities including modern and spacious classrooms.
  • Extensive bank of resources.
  • An excellent CPD programme.
  • Being part of a highly successful Trust.

 

This is an exciting time to join our school as we are a candidate school for the Career-related Programme and the school is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and international education that we believe is important for our pupils.

Our school part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.  We are privileged to be able to offer our staff a vibrant and ICT-rich working environment, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent.  We provide excellent CPD and career progression opportunities and regularly support teachers in progressing to leadership posts.  A Masters programme and the NPQML will be available to you.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk  and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool  for more about our school.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve.  

Please note – we cannot accept CVs without an application form.

For the Job Description, Person Specification please see document attached to the advert, and please then apply via this site.   

Please complete the application form, describing how you meet the criteria listed on the person specification.  Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Early applications are encouraged; interviews will be held before the published closing date.

Closing Date: 2nd November 2019

Interview Date: TBC

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Contact details:

Gavin Yates

The Whitstable School

Bellevue Road,

Whitstable,

Kent.

CT5 1PX

Email: gavin.yates@swale.at 

Tel: 01227 931300

Applications to be sent to:

debbie.possee@swale.at 

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA

Head of School: Mrs A M Gibson MA

 

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr Alex Holmes
  • Address:The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
  • Telephone: 01227 931300
  • Email: tws_admin@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.