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“As former students of the school, we really appreciate the chance to train at Highsted. It has been a fantastic experience in a supportive environment and we feel well-placed to begin our career in teaching."
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:
Head of Physics (M/UPR)
Recruitment & Retention opportunity is available for a suitably experienced candidate
Required from January 2023, exceptional teacher of Physics to lead 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 Physics to GCSE & A-level is 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 Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Head of Business & Economics (M/UPR + TLR 2b)
Required from January 2023, an innovative and creative leader of Business and Economics to develop further the excellence of the department at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and the ability to combine it with excellent classroom practice. These are very popular subjects in Key Stage 4 and Post-16, so the ability to teach to A-level is essential.
Applications are invited from ambitious colleagues who have the desire and belief that they can make a substantial impact on our students’ lives. If you have extra-curricular connections, new approaches to teaching, or outstanding resources which can be utilised, please add this to your covering letter.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Teacher of Mathematics (M/UPR)
Required from January 2023, an exceptional teacher of Mathematics to contribute to the development 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 would be an advantage, and the desire to join a winning team is essential.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Head of Physics (M/UPR)
Recruitment & Retention opportunity is available for a suitably experienced candidate
Required from January 2023, exceptional teacher of Physics to lead 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 Physics to GCSE & A-level is 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 Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Head of Business & Economics (M/UPR + TLR 2b)
Required from January 2023, an innovative and creative leader of Business and Economics to develop further the excellence of the department at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and the ability to combine it with excellent classroom practice. These are very popular subjects in Key Stage 4 and Post-16, so the ability to teach to A-level is essential.
Applications are invited from ambitious colleagues who have the desire and belief that they can make a substantial impact on our students’ lives. If you have extra-curricular connections, new approaches to teaching, or outstanding resources which can be utilised, please add this to your covering letter.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Teacher of Mathematics (M/UPR)
Required from January 2023, an exceptional teacher of Mathematics to contribute to the development 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 would be an advantage, and the desire to join a winning team is essential.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Teacher of Geography (M/UPR)
Required from January 2023, an exceptional Teacher of Geography to contribute to the development 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.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Teacher of Business and/or Economics (M/UPR)
Required from January 2023, an innovative and creative teacher of Business and/or Economics to develop further the excellence of the department at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. These are very popular subjects in KS4 and Post-16, so the ability to teach to A-level is essential.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who have a desire to make a substantial impact on our students' lives and the belief that they can succeed. If you have any additional extra-curricular connections, new approaches to teaching, or outstanding resources which can be utilised please indicate this in your covering letter. The post would be suitable for an NQT or an experienced professional looking to further their expertise.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Part-time Teacher of Physical Education (M/UPR)
Required from January 2023, an exceptional part-time teacher of Physical Education to contribute to the development of the subject at this outstanding girls’ grammar school. The ability to contribute to a small proportion of KS3 science would be an advantage. This is a high profile area of school life, so the ability to teach to A-level would be an advantage, and the desire to join a winning team is essential.
Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a substantial impact on our continuous improvement.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Support Staff Vacancies:
Headteacher's PA (37 hours weekly; all year round - 8am start)
Headteacher's PA (37 hours weekly; all year round - 8am start)
Highsted Academy Trust pay band 8: £26,205 per annum
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic individual required as Headteacher's Personal Assistant at this outstanding girls' grammar school. Responsible for ensuring that the Headteacher is fully supported in all aspects of their work, including confidential matters. The successful candidate will also line manage the school office and coordinate effective systems and procedures.
Application forms must contain contact details of two referees, including email addresses, and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications extended. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Academy Trust pay band 8: £26,205 per annum
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic individual required as Headteacher's Personal Assistant at this outstanding girls' grammar school. Responsible for ensuring that the Headteacher is fully supported in all aspects of their work, including confidential matters. The successful candidate will also line manage the school office and coordinate effective systems and procedures.
Application forms must contain contact details of two referees, including email addresses, and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications extended. 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.
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.
Midday Supervisor (6.25 hours weekly; term time only)
Midday Supervisor (6.25 hours weekly; term time only)
Highsted Academy Trust pay band 3: £18,425 per annum, pro rata
Highsted Academy Trust pay band 3: £18,425 per annum, pro rata
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Midday Meals Supervisor required to work at this outstanding girls' grammar school. The successful candidate will supervise the site inside and outside, and be a visible presence to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during the lunch break.
Application forms containing contact details of two referees, including email addresses, should be accompanied by a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: Monday 3 October 2022. 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.
Employment-based Teacher Training:
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.
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