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This job expired on 20 February 2023

  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    20 February 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 February 2023

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

Subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science

Working pattern

Full time: Full Time (Permanent)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS (£28,000 - £43,685) depending on experience plus TLR £12,724 TLR1B

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like you to be:

  • an aspiring leader, with experience of creating a shared vision;
  • a clear communicator with strong values and sense of moral purpose;
  • able to teach Science to Key Stage 4 and your specialism to A Level;
  • creative, forward-thinking attitude and unapologetically passionate about your subject;
  • committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
  • willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
  • hard-working with excellent organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

We would like you to be:

  • an aspiring leader, with experience of creating a shared vision;
  • a clear communicator with strong values and sense of moral purpose;
  • able to teach Science to Key Stage 4 and your specialism to A Level;
  • creative, forward-thinking attitude and unapologetically passionate about your subject;
  • committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
  • willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
  • hard-working with excellent organisational skills.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Are you an ambitious Science Teacher looking to take on a Head of Department role? We are extremely proud of our Science Department and their achievements and are seeking an exceptional individual to lead this talented team. The department offers both combined science and single sciences at GCSE with 60% of these at grade 7 or above. We have two classes each of Biologists, Chemists and Physicists in each year at A Level and the results are annually in the top 10% for pupils nationally.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Science Application Pack - January 2023.pdf - 623 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kennet School

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1814 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Kennet School website
Email address
office@kennetschool.co.uk
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Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.

Arranging a visit to Kennet School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kennetschool.co.uk.

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