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Teacher of Engineering - Full-time

Gravesend Grammar School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-5465-74T
  • Posted:20/03/2020
  • Pay:MPS/UPS depending on experience
  • Start Date:September 2020
  • App Close Date:20/04/2020 at 23:45
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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Teacher of Engineering

Due to the continuing development and expansion of this ‘outstanding’ School (OFSTED July 2015), we are looking to appoint an experienced Teacher of Engineering 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 Teacher of Engineering able to teach all areas of the curriculum at AQA GCSE 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 will consider NQT's for this post

We offer:

  • Enthusiastic and highly able students who “attain very high standards and make excellent progress” (OFSTED)
  • A well-resourced 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

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. We currently have 1500 students across the school which includes a sixth form with over 400 boys and girls. More information can be found on the school website - Gravesend Grammar School.

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.

There is regular CPD every Friday afternoon during the school day. Students go home early on a Friday so that teachers can focus on a frequent and varied programme of continuous professional development.

We are served by excellent transport links: by road the A2 and M25; 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. There is an onsite gym for staff to use as well as regular instructor led fitness sessions and a wellbeing package that includes wellbeing and health care.

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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.