Teacher of Science: Physics - Full-time

Gravesend Grammar School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-5465-73T
• Posted:20/03/2020
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2020
• App Close Date:20/04/2020 at 23:45
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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GRAVESEND GRAMMAR SCHOOL

TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Physics)

Due to the continuing development and expansion of this ‘outstanding’ School (OFSTED July 2015), we are looking to appoint an experienced science graduate to join our highly successful and very popular Science Department.  We are interested in someone who will contribute positively to the full range of teaching in this 11 – 18 selective school.

We seek:

• A qualified science teacher, specialising in Physics, able to teach to A-level
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is flexible, enthusiastic and innovative
• Excellent subject knowledge and a rigorous approach to assessment and learning
• A committed team-member who will be willing to contribute to the wide school activities 

We offer:

• Enthusiastic and highly able students who “attain very high standards and make excellent progress” (OFSTED)
• A well-resourced science department fully staffed by qualified subject specialists
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues, and a positive working environment
• A strong relationship with the local community with fast links to London and Europe
• Potential for on-site accomodation

Closing date: 19th April, 2020 (noon)    

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

Appointment: September 2020

Salary for this post: MP/UPS depending on experience

If you would like to find out more about the school please visit our website at www.gravesendgrammar.com. You may request our information pack or arrange to visit the school by calling the Headteacher’s PA Judith West on 01474 369506 or by e-mail to westj@gravesendgrammar.com 

We will only consider Gravesend Grammar School application forms and will not accept CVs. Completed application forms must be e-mailed to Jenny Lumley, HR  lumleyj@gravesendgrammar.com by noon on the closing date.

Information about the school

Information about the school: Gravesend Grammar School is an 11-18 selective boys grammar school with girls admitted to the Sixth Form. The most recent Ofsted Inspection (June 2015) judged the School as ‘Outstanding’. We became an Academy on 1st August 2011 as part of The Decus Educational Trust (TDET). The school is currently going through a period of expansion. We have built a 10 million pound facility to accommodate the additional students. We will continue to rise year on year until we admit 1500 students (7 forms of entry). This is a really exciting time in the history of the school and has the potential to provide succession opportunities for colleagues that want to progress in their careers. We have a committed staff who provide opportunity and challenge in a caring environment and strive to ensure the students achieve the very best they can at all times. We also have strong working partnerships with parents, governors and the local community. We are served by excellent transport links; by road the A2 and M25, and by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation. We are served by excellent transport links; by road the A2 and M25, and by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Malcolm Moaby
• Address:Church Walk, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PR
• Telephone: (01474) 331893
• Email: enquiries@gravesendgrammar.com

Documents

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• Science Department Physics