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  • Start date details

    April 2023

  • Closing date

    30 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 December 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Business studies, ICT

Working pattern

Full time: Full Time, Permanent

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR2A (£7,368)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an opportunity for a Head of Business Studies and IT to lead our team.

  • Candidates should hold QTS.
  • Teaching of specialist subject across all three key stages.
  • Knowledge of the National Curriculum.
  • Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.
  • A good understanding of the importance of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.
  • A good understanding of how to assess pupil progress.

To be accountable for the results of a named curricular area / aspects of the school’s work and to support, hold accountable, develop and lead their team.

To work with subject teachers to develop their classroom organisation and teaching methods, including providing regular feedback for their team in a way which recognises good practice and supports their progress against performance management objectives



What the school offers its staff

The Holmesdale School may complete an online check of all candidates.

The Holmesdale School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. A well-established, 11-18 mixed secondary school in the community of Snodland, providing a safe environment where a high quality, ambitious curriculum is delivered. Staff are committed to improvement and supporting students in a culture that is safe and fully inclusive.

Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

  • Excellent on site facilities;
  • Excellent CPD programme;
  • Being part of a highly successful Trust;
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
  • Cycle to Work Scheme;
  • Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
  • Employee Referral Recruitment incentive.

Further details about the role

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Louise Bates, PA to the Headteacher at louise.bates@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk or 01634 240416.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)

Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for interview.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

The Holmesdale School may complete an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Interview Dates: January 2022

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About The Holmesdale School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
509 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01634 240416

Arranging a visit to The Holmesdale School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.bates@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk.

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