Head of Science - Full-time

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-5401-259T
Posted:19/01/2022
Pay:MPS/UPS plus TLR
Start Date:September 2022
App Close Date:03/02/2022 at 09:00
Interviews:To be advised

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Following internal promotion at the school, we are seeking to appoint a full-time Head of Science from September 2022. The successful candidate will take responsibility for providing leadership and management of the science department in order to secure high quality teaching and achievement for all.

The science department is a high performing department with a strong team. There are currently six full-time teachers, four part-time, one full-time Teaching Assistant and two Laboratory Technicians within the department. Students study Edexcel Combined Science at GCSE. At sixth form students study OCR A Level Biology, OCR A Level Chemistry and BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science.

For further information please see job description attached.

Should you require further details about the role please contact Claire Ridout, Acting Assistant Headteacher via generalenquiries@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Applications should be made via Kent Teach by the closing date of Thursday 3^rd February 2022 (9 am). This date may be brought forward in the event that a suitable candidate is found earlier. Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development within a supportive setting. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD and a staff rewards system.

Staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Contact Information

Name:Heidi Lishman
Address:Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME160TJ
Telephone: 01622 759036
Email: Lishman.h@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

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