Teacher of Design Technology - Full-time/Part-time

Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tonbridge

Ref:KCC886-4046-495T
Posted:03/02/2020
Pay:MPS/UPS
Start Date:September 2020
App Close Date:07/03/2020 at 09:00
Interviews:tbc

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The Post
Job Title: Teacher of Design and Technology Reports to: Head of Design and Technology
Team: Design and Technology Team Start date: September 2020
Hours: Part Time or Full Time

This position is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and inspirational Design and Technology teacher to join our exceptional team. The post will involve teaching to Key Stages 3, and possibly up to Key Stages 4 and 5.

This post would ideally suit a colleague who is looking for a new challenge and wishes to work with highly motivated, extremely engaged, enthusiastic and able learners. If you are keen to develop further as a practitioner and wish to extend your repertoire of teaching and learning strategies then Weald of Kent would be a perfect fit for you. In addition to the opportunities to develop your practice within the classroom, the school offers an extensive range of professional development support including a bespoke package for those interested in working towards their next career step.

The Package
Salary: MPS/UPS
Benefits:
Generous Pension Scheme (TP / LGPS) Health Care Cash Plan*
Priority Admission for Staff Children** Free On-Site Parking (subject to availability)
Kent Reward Scheme Free refreshments

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

*Available upon successful completion of probation
** See Admission Policy on the School Website

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 7th March 2020, 9am

*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

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