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New Vacancies: teaching & support posts
As a result of ongoing development, exciting opportunities arise from time to time for experienced or newly qualified teachers and support staff at our highly successful girls' grammar school.
Teaching posts
Teacher of Science - Biology (M/UPR)
A TLR opportunity is available for a suitably experienced candidate
Required from September, exceptional teacher of Science with an emphasis on Biology, to contribute to development of the subject at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. This is a high profile area of school life, so the ability to teach general science at KS3 and Biology at KS4 & 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. Closing date - Tuesday 24 March 2020.
To obtain further information about this new vacancy in one of our key departments, please follow this link.
Teacher of English (M/UPR)
Required from September, a dynamic, innovative and creative teacher of English to develop further the excellence of the subject at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. This is a high profile area of school life, so the ability to teach to A-level is essential. There is scope for the successful candidate to teach related subjects in Media and Film Studies at A-level. A significant contribution to the school’s wide enrichment programme would be expected. Closing date - Tuesday 24 March 2020.
To obtain further information about this new vacancy in one of our most innovative departments, please follow this link.
Subject Leader - Design & Technology
(M/UPR + TLR 2b)
We are seeking an inspiring and creative Design & Technology teacher to lead our dynamic and forward-thinking department from September 2020. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of Design & Technology at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. A contribution to the school’s extensive enrichment programme (STEM) would be required. Closing date - Tuesday 24 March 2020.
To obtain further information about this exciting new leadership vacancy, please follow this link.
Subject Leader - Art
(M/UPR + TLR 2b)
Required from September 2020 an inspiring and creative Art teacher, to lead our dynamic and motivated department, and play a key role in the development of Art at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. A contribution to the school’s extensive enrichment programme would be required. Closing date - Tuesday 24 March 2020.
To obtain further information about this new leadership opportunity within our creative team, please follow this link.
Teacher of Food Technology
(M/UPR)
Required from September, an exceptional teacher of Food Technology to contribute to development of the subject at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. An ability to teach within the Key Stage 3 Product Design curriculum would be an advantage. This post would be suitable for an NQT or an experienced professional looking to further their expertise. A contribution to the school’s extensive enrichment programme (STEM) would be required. Closing date - Tuesday 24 January 2020.
To obtain further information about this new opportunity to join our teaching team, please follow this link.
Support Staff posts
KS4 & KS5 Learning Mentors (two posts)
(37 hours weekly; term time plus four weeks)
Highsted Academy Trust pay band 5: £18,704 - £20,121 pro rata.
Two flexible and enthusiastic individuals required to work at this outstanding girls' grammar school. The successful candidates will each fulfil a non-teaching role by liaising with tutor teams and parents in order to support the welfare and progress of students across either KS4 or KS5.
Experience of working with young people would be an advantage, but specific training will be given to the successful candidates.
To obtain further information about either of these exciting opportunities to join our support team, please follow this link.
Leader of Wrapped Around Services
(maternity cover)
(37 hours weekly; term time plus four weeks)
Highsted Academy Trust pay band 7: £22,182 - £25,112 pro rata.
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic individual required to work at this outstanding girls’ grammar school.
The successful candidate will fulfil a non-teaching role by liaising with staff and students in order to promote the well-being of students within the school across all key stages. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage but specific training will be given to the successful candidate.
To obtain further information about this exciting opportunity to join our support team, please follow this link.