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Head of Social Science Department
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SFThis job expired on 3 February 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
3 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 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 5
Working pattern
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- 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2A £7,368 pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Social Science to lead this important area of our curriculum from September. This department encompasses A Level Psychology, A Level Sociology, and Cambridge Technical Level 3 Health & Social Care which are popular A Level subjects with students. Applicants need to be able to teach at least two, and preferably all three, of the department’s subjects to able, creative and motivated students, and have a passion for Social Science subjects. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join this outstanding school.
We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
a passion for teaching Social Sciences
commitment to promoting high quality teaching and learning within this department
ability to promote Social Sciences across the curriculum
experience of teaching Social Sciences to A level standard would be an advantage.
Applications are welcomed for all the Social Science disciplines.
What the school offers its staff
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1220 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 340. Since July 2019 we have been appointed by the Department for Education as a Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted)
Further details about the role
Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website https://www.mggs.org/joining-us/join-our-team/vacancies/
Applicants should complete our application form and email, along with a covering letter, to the Headteacher’s PA. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.
Applications welcomed immediately
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Closing Date: 8am on 3rd February 2023
Interviews: 8th February 2023
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- mstarns@mggs.org
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1240 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 340. MGGS has been appointed by the Department for Education as a Regional Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)
If you wish to find out more about MGGS please visit our website at https://www.mggs.org/ and to take a virtual tour please visit https://youtu.be/kuqmn-D4AJY
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