Teacher of Physics
The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
6 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
12 November 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Norton Knatchbull School is looking for a full time Teacher of Science (Physics). We welcome applicants from either selective or wide ability settings, who are keen to work with high achieving and motivated students in a department with improving results and a substantial number of students studying Physics at A Level.This post is suitable for an ECT or equally a more experienced colleague looking for a new challenge.
At Norton Knatchbull School the majority of students study the three Sciences separately at GCSE. Student engagement and interest across all year groups is positive and beyond the classroom students engage in a wide range of extra-curricular activities in Science and STEM activities. The Science Department is well equipped with 12 laboratories, including two new laboratories in our Digital Learning Centre as well as several which have been recently refurbished.
The successful applicant will be joining a diverse, supportive and cohesive department team. They will be expected to have the ability to teach all three sciences up to GCSE as well as Physics at A Level. Experienced colleagues will be expected to be demonstrate a proven track record of examination success –and in the case of an ECT evidence of the potential to do so. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire both colleagues and students and lead by example.
What the school offers its staff
NKS is committed to the Continuing Professional Development of all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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About The Norton Knatchbull School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1274 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Norton Knatchbull School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cdunton@nks.kent.sch.uk
The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.
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