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Vacancies & Employment-based Teacher Training
At Highsted Grammar School we are proud to offer career opportunities for adults as well as students. In addition to teaching posts, there are a wide range of support posts which fall vacant from time to time. Information about all our current vacancies can be found below. If there are no opportunities that suit your ambitions at present, but you would like to be considered for suitable appointments in the future, we are happy to receive your CV, together with a short letter of application stating your experience and areas of interest.
Likewise, we recognise the importance of excellence in the training future teachers and, with more than a decade of exceptional experience in employment-based training programmes, are pleased to offer opportunities for postgraduate trainees. We work in collaboration with the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) to provide both salaried and unsalaried positions which lead to Qualified Teacher Status. Salaried positions are paid on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale; unsalaried posts may be eligible for a government bursary, depending on the teaching subject and class of degree achieved. Further information about current recruitment to our School-based Initial Teacher Training scheme can be seen below.
Safer Recruitment & Induction
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, before applying for any vacancy at the school, all candidates are advised to read our policy which links to the child protection policy and procedures. Please click here to download the Child Protection Policy.
Teaching Vacancies:
Assistant Headteacher: Head of Sixth Form (Leadership Range L10-14)
Assistant Headteacher: Head of Sixth Form (Leadership Range L10-14)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at this high achieving girls’ grammar school from September 2024, for an exceptional leader to contribute to the strategic direction of the school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher who wants to lead a strong ethos throughout the school to deliver outstanding teaching and learning for students in their key stage.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at this high achieving girls’ grammar school from September 2024, for an exceptional leader to contribute to the strategic direction of the school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher who wants to lead a strong ethos throughout the school to deliver outstanding teaching and learning for students in their key stage.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Head of Biology (MPS/UPR + TLR 2c plus recruitment & retention opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate)
Head of Biology (MPS/UPR + TLR 2c plus recruitment & retention opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate)
Required from September, an exceptional teacher of Biology to lead the development of this subject at this high performing girls’ grammar school. This is a high-profile area of school life, so the ability to teach General Science at KS3 and Biology at Key Stages 4 & 5 are essential, together with the desire to join a winning team. A contribution to the school’s extensive enrichment programme would be an advantage.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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- School Prospectus - please click here.
Required from September, an exceptional teacher of Biology to lead the development of this subject at this high performing girls’ grammar school. This is a high-profile area of school life, so the ability to teach General Science at KS3 and Biology at Key Stages 4 & 5 are essential, together with the desire to join a winning team. A contribution to the school’s extensive enrichment programme would be an advantage.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Teacher of Chemistry (MPS/UPR + TLR 2b available to suitable candidate for curriculum responsibility plus possible recruitment & retention payment)
Teacher of Chemistry (MPS/UPR + TLR 2b available to suitable candidate for curriculum responsibility plus possible recruitment & retention payment)
Required froom September 2024, an experienced full time, inspirational and passionate Teacher of Chemistry at this high performing girls’ grammar school. Supporting children to secure their potential is a high-profile aspect of school life, so the ability to contribute to a strong team ethos is essential.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Required froom September 2024, an experienced full time, inspirational and passionate Teacher of Chemistry at this high performing girls’ grammar school. Supporting children to secure their potential is a high-profile aspect of school life, so the ability to contribute to a strong team ethos is essential.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Teacher of Business and/or Economics (MPS/UPR plus recruitment & retention opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate)
Required froom September 2024, an innovative and creative Teacher of Business and/or Economics to develop further the excellence of the department at this high performing girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher who has a passions for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and combine it with excellent classroom practice. This is a very popular subject in KS4 &5, so the ability to teach to A-level is essential.
Teacher of Business and/or Economics (MPS/UPR plus recruitment & retention opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate)
Required froom September 2024, an innovative and creative Teacher of Business and/or Economics to develop further the excellence of the department at this high performing girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher who has a passions for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and combine it with excellent classroom practice. This is a very popular subject in KS4 &5, so the ability to teach to A-level is essential.
Required froom September 2024, an innovative and creative Teacher of Business and/or Economics to develop further the excellence of the department at this high performing girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher who has a passions for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and combine it with excellent classroom practice. This is a very popular subject in KS4 &5, so the ability to teach to A-level is essential.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our students' lives.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our students' lives.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification - please click here.
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- School Prospectus - please click here.
Teacher of French (MPS/UPR)
Teacher of French (MPS/UPR)
We are seeking to appoint a full time experienced and inspirational Teacher of French at our high performing girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher with a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and the ability to combine it with excellent classroom practice.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 7 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification - please click here.
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We are seeking to appoint a full time experienced and inspirational Teacher of French at our high performing girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher with a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and the ability to combine it with excellent classroom practice.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 7 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Teacher of Geography - part-time considered (MPS/UPR)
Teacher of Geography - part-time considered (MPS/UPR)
Required as soon as possible, an experienced and inspirational Teacher of Geography at our high achieving girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher with a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and the ability to combine it with excellent classroom practice.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who believe that they can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 7 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Part-time (0.6 FTE) Teacher of Drama (MPS/UPR)
Required as soon as possible, an experienced and inspirational Teacher of Geography at our high achieving girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher with a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and the ability to combine it with excellent classroom practice.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who believe that they can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 7 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification - please click here.
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Part-time (0.6 FTE) Teacher of Drama (MPS/UPR)
Exceptional Teacher of Drama required to contribute to development of the subject at our high performing girls’ grammar school. The ability to teach the subject to A-level and the desire to join a winning team are essential.
If you are passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference, if you have a ‘can-do’ attitude and feel you have the experience and energy to engage and guide our students in their creative explorations, you are encouraged to apply to join us on our journey.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 7 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification - please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
Exceptional Teacher of Drama required to contribute to development of the subject at our high performing girls’ grammar school. The ability to teach the subject to A-level and the desire to join a winning team are essential.
If you are passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference, if you have a ‘can-do’ attitude and feel you have the experience and energy to engage and guide our students in their creative explorations, you are encouraged to apply to join us on our journey.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 7 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification - please click here.
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Support Staff Vacancies:
Invigilators - Casual - £12 per hour (paid on claim)
Invigilators - Casual - £12 per hour (paid on claim)
We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and organised individuals to join our Examinations Invigilation Team at this high achieving girls' grammar school. The main purpose of the role is to supervise internal and external examinations, ensuring that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination procedures are followed during examination sessions.
Experience of working with young people would be an advantage but specific training will be given to successful candidates. Hours are variable, depending upon the examination timetable.
Please contact admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 7 May 2024. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.employer.
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Employment-based Teacher Training:
With a strong interest in science, you will have high standards and a methodical and organised approach. Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and the possession of related qualifications would be an advantage.
A first aid qualification is desirable or willingness to undergo first aid training. Specific Health & Safety training will be given as required.
To find out more about this aspect of our training programme please follow this link to the Kemnal Academies Trust website.
Trainee Teacher posts are normally offered as unsalaried positions, for which a government bursary or scholarship up to the value of £28,000 may be payable. For further information about eligibility and current value of the government's initital teacher training bursary scheme, please follow this link. For further information about the unsalaried scheme through our partnership with the Kemnal Academies Trust, please follow this link.
To find out more about this aspect of our training programme please follow this link to the Kemnal Academies Trust website.
Trainee Teacher posts are normally offered as unsalaried positions, for which a government bursary or scholarship up to the value of £28,000 may be payable. For further information about eligibility and current value of the government's initital teacher training bursary scheme, please follow this link. For further information about the unsalaried scheme through our partnership with the Kemnal Academies Trust, please follow this link.
General information about our school, a generic job profile and person specification can be downloaded for your information. Trainees would be expected to build up their skills and experience during the course of the year in order to meet the government expectations contained in the 2012 Teachers' Standards and the requirements of the Highsted Job Profile (subject teacher responsibilities) by the end of the programme.
- Download Main School Prospectus
- Download Sixth Form Prospectus
- Download Further information and generic Job Profile for teachers
- Download School Centred Initial Teacher Training: The Kemnal Academies Trust
- Download Teaching Application Form
- Download Support Staff Application Form