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Teacher of Science - Full-time

Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-4046-494T
  • Posted:20/02/2020
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2020
  • App Close Date:06/03/2020 at 09:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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About Us

Weald of Kent is a selective Girls’ Grammar School for 11-18 year olds with a roll of approximately 1650 students including our co-educational Sixth Form. The school is one of the highest performing schools in the country. We aspire to excel at everything we do. Owing to our continued success we are thrilled to have been given permission by the Secretary of State to expand and mirror what we deliver at our Tonbridge site in an Annexe in Sevenoaks, which opened in September 2017. In addition to the exciting new facilities, we have also invested in our Tonbridge site which now has a state of the art Sports Hall and university style Sixth Form Study Centre.  Both sites are situated in beautiful rural settings with far reaching views across the Garden of England with excellent transport links.

The Science team is constantly seeking ways to improve and to equip our students with the skills and opportunities for success to allow them to take the next step with confidence. Much development has gone into enhancing the facilities in the whole area and much of the budget has been spent on expanding the quality and provision of practical instrumentation.  

The Science Curriculum area currently has 12 full-time staff and three full-time and one part-time science technician.  This staffing includes a Head of Chemistry, Head of Science, Head of Physics, and a TLR leading on KS3. Further line management and partnership for Quality Improvement of the subject area is provided by the SLG link. The successful candidate will join the Science team at a time when our key aim is to ensure that students’ experience of Science is as real-life, active and as practical as possible. Our teachers are engaged with educational research so as to constantly review their methods of delivery of the science curriculum. 

This position is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and inspirational Science teacher to join our dynamic Science Team.  The post will involve teaching Key Stage 3 Science and Physics up to GCSE Level. There will also be the opportunity to teach Physics at A-Level, depending on the candidates experience.

Weald of Kent Grammar School is located on two sites; Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. The successful candidate will be required to work across both sites.

The Application Process

Please contact Hazel Baxter on 01273 729465 or email hazel.baxter@hays.com for an application pack.

Please include a 1-2 side of A4 application statement or letter of application.  The communication should set out how your proven relevant experience relates to this role.

References may be taken up before being short-listed, please indicate on your application form if you have any objection to us contacting the referee prior to interview.

Dates:Closing date for applications:      Friday 6th March 2020

*Interviews and appointments may be arranged where a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

Information about the school

Weald of Kent is a selective Girls’ Grammar School for 11-18 year olds with a roll of approximately 2000 students including our co-educational Sixth Form. The school is one of the highest performing schools in the country. We aspire to excel at everything we do. Owing to our continued success were thrilled to have been given permission by the Secretary of State to expand and mirror what we deliver at our Tonbridge campus in a campus at Sevenoaks, which opened in September 2017. In addition to the exciting new facilities, we have also invested in our Tonbridge campus which now has a state of the art Sports Hall and university style Sixth Form Study Centre. A new science block and new English classrooms have been built this year. Both campuses are situated in beautiful rural settings with far reaching views across the Garden of England with excellent transport links.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs E Bone
  • Address:Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JP
  • Telephone: (01732) 373500
  • Email: hr@wealdgs.org

Fax: (01732) 770536

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.