Total 36 Education / Training job vacancies in Kent, ME3 9QD

Residential Children Support Worker
Duration: Full Time, Part-Time (Tempory Work)

Location: Gillingham, Kent
Salary: £12.00 to £12.30 per hour

Social Care & Education are seeking a dedicated Children Home Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People and recent experience working in a children's home.

The Role

· Provide care and support to children and young people in a residential setting.
· Assist with daily activities, ensuring the well-being and comfort of each child.
· Support the children and young adults with various tasks, promoting their independence and development.
· Monitor and report any changes in the condition or behaviour of the you person to the team leader/manager.
· Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for all children and young people.

The Requirements

· Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People.
· Recent experience working in a children's home.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Compassionate, caring, and dedicated to the welfare of children and young people.

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
You will support the team to provide essential learning and accessibility support to young people and adults with SEN which includes facilitating their access to and achievement of learning programmes, supporting their access to all College services and College led activities and facilitating personal development of learning/study skills and educational outcomes including those relevant to individual Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
You will be required to provide person-centred learning support to students with severe and complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities which may include supporting them with personal care where necessary. You may work with individuals or small groups and encourage students to engage with activities or work independently.
Skills and Experience
You will have good literacy and numeracy skills and have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, teachers, parent/carers and, other agencies involved with the students. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and an understanding of safeguarding and discrimination issues and the difficulties faced by those with learning difficulties are essential.
You must be willing to assist learners with regards to their personal care and mobility, taking instructions from learners regarding their support needs. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability establish good working relationships. You'll also have exceptional organisational skills combined with good IT knowledge and sound administration skills. Experience of working with SEN learners in a secondary or FE environment is desirable.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits
There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
You will support the team to provide essential learning and accessibility support to young people and adults with SEN which includes facilitating their access to and achievement of learning programmes, supporting their access to all College services and College led activities and facilitating personal development of learning/study skills and educational outcomes including those relevant to individual Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
You will be required to provide person-centred learning support to students with severe and complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities which may include supporting them with personal care where necessary. You may work with individuals or small groups and encourage students to engage with activities or work independently.
Skills and Experience
You will have good literacy and numeracy skills and have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, teachers, parent/carers and, other agencies involved with the students. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and an understanding of safeguarding and discrimination issues and the difficulties faced by those with learning difficulties are essential.
You must be willing to assist learners with regards to their personal care and mobility, taking instructions from learners regarding their support needs. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability establish good working relationships. You'll also have exceptional organisational skills combined with good IT knowledge and sound administration skills. Experience of working with SEN learners in a secondary or FE environment is desirable.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits
There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers, Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for September 2025 Teacher of Science

We are looking to appoint a full-time teacher of science to inspire and enthuse able students in a love of their subject and to join a very successful and thriving department. Candidates should be able to teach up to GCSE, but preferably up to A Level in at least one of the disciplines of biology, chemistry or physics.

MGS offers a stimulating academic environment in which to work with students whose commitment to study has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Please contact the Headmaster’s PA, Mrs L Mantle, by phone or e-mail (lmantle@mgs.kent.sch.uk) for an Information Pack or download one from the MGS website www.mgs.kent.sch.uk. The deadline for the receipt of applications, by letter with completed MGS application form is midday on Thursday 5 December 2024. Please complete the application form via the link in the Candidate Information Pack. Applications will be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. Maidstone Grammar School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Application by email is acceptable. CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full

What the school offers its staff

MGS offers a stimulating academic environment in which to work with students whose commitment to study has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maidstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with former employers and the DBS. Maidstone Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

What skills and experience we're looking for

THE POST

Required from Easter 2025 (21 April 2025), the Trustees are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced English teacher to teach and lead English in our Free school, which opened to Year 7 only in September 2022 and now has Y7 – 9. The ability to teach up to GCSE is essential and the ability to teach to A level desirable. The successful candidate will be a joining the team of highly experienced English teachers within the School who work collaboratively with staff at Barton Court Grammar School. The TLR2c will progress to a TLR2b over time as the school grows and the level of responsibility increases.

The successful candidate should be able to deliver excellence in the classroom, providing innovative and inspirational teaching and learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to work with colleagues to build a vibrant and outstanding department. This post is suitable for an experienced professional looking to further their expertise.

Deadline: Friday 6 December 2024 at 9am. Early applications are encouraged and we retain the right to fill the vacancy before the deadline date.

How To Apply

Applications for this post should be made online only using the School’s application form. CVs will not be accepted. Visit the website and click on Recruitment for more information. Please email your application to recruitment@bartoncourt.org.

If you wish to discuss the post or to arrange a visit, please contact the HR Team on recruitment@bartoncourt.org.

Barton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with the latest KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.

A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role

What the school offers its staff

OUR TRUST

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows now has Y7, 8 and 9 from September 2024.

OUR SCHOOL

Barton Manor School, is a non-selective 11-18 school located in Canterbury, a 5 minute walk from Barton Court Grammar School. The School is in its third year of opening, with students in Y7, Y8 and Y9 only, and when full it will have a shared Sixth Form provision with Barton Court Grammar School providing a wide-range of vocational and academic courses. We have a vision and a determination to provide our community with an excellent school and we are making great strides towards this. To work here is to embrace the challenges of an economically-diverse community and understand the influence education has in addressing social immobility. We’re looking for brilliant people to join us on our exciting journey with opportunities for staff to work and teach at both Barton Court and Barton Manor.

The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

An Early Years Teaching Assistant role is now available at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sevenoaks. They offer a broad and balanced curriculum and encourage a love for learning.

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you’ll be:
• Leading fun and creative activities based on the Early Years framework.
• Encouraging curiosity and development of new skills
• Ensuring every child is included and making good progress.

This Early Years Teaching Assistant role is full time and long term if you’re successful, apply now to be considered for interview.

We are currently working with a “Good” primary school nestled in the heart of Dartford, Kent who are recruiting for a Year 1 Teacher to join their school in January 2025. This role would be for a full-time long term maternity cover role to start from January 2025.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and creative Year 1 class teacher with passion and enthusiasm to plan and deliver exciting sequences of learning for their children.

This school is passionate about having fun and cultivating a love of teaching in order to give children the very best opportunities in life. They value creative learning and are dedicated to giving our pupils an all-round education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality education to students, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.


Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students.

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported.

Assess student progress regularly and use data to inform instructional decisions and interventions.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan cross-curricular activities and share best practices.

Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student progress, behaviour, and achievements.

Contribute to the wider life of the school through participation in extracurricular activities, school events, and professional development opportunities.


Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Successful teaching experience teaching in a primary school.

Good knowledge of the UK National Curriculum and experience in its implementation

Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create a positive learning environment and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


If you feel you can make a real difference to children’s lives, enjoy challenges and have a commitment to raising achievement of pupils this is the role for you.

We are currently working with a “Good” primary school nestled in the heart of Dartford, Kent who are recruiting for a Year 3 Teacher to join their school in January 2025. This role would be for a full-time long term maternity cover role to start from January 2025.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and creative Year 3 class teacher with passion and enthusiasm to plan and deliver exciting sequences of learning for their children.

This school is passionate about having fun and cultivating a love of teaching in order to give children the very best opportunities in life. They value creative learning and are dedicated to giving our pupils an all-round education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality education to students, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.


Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students.

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported.

Assess student progress regularly and use data to inform instructional decisions and interventions.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan cross-curricular activities and share best practices.

Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student progress, behaviour, and achievements.

Contribute to the wider life of the school through participation in extracurricular activities, school events, and professional development opportunities.


Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Successful teaching experience teaching in a primary school.

Good knowledge of the UK National Curriculum and experience in its implementation

Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create a positive learning environment and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


If you feel you can make a real difference to children’s lives, enjoy challenges and have a commitment to raising achievement of pupils this is the role for you.

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our secondary schools within the Bexleyheath area and we are looking to recruit a dedicated Science teacher to join their warm and supportive team.

This school is looking for someone who will join their Science department and become a part of their experienced team to start in the full-time role in January 2025 for a permanent position.

Our client is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. They are quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow their staff, they must expand.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with outstanding teaching skills and excellent English knowledge to join our clients journey of continued improvement.


Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students.

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported.

Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)

Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)

Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders regarding student progress, behaviour, and achievements.

Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students


Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Experience teaching Science across secondary schools and further education.
Good knowledge of the UK National Curriculum and experience in its implementation

Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create a positive learning environment and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Punctual, trustworthy and can work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff

A genuine passion for working with children and enjoy working in a school environment.


If you feel you can make a real difference to children’s lives, enjoy challenges and have a commitment to raising achievement of pupils this is the school for you!

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our secondary schools within the Bexleyheath area and we are looking to recruit a dedicated English teacher to join their warm and supportive team.

This school is looking for someone who will join their English department and become a part of their experienced team to start in the full-time role in January 2025 for a permanent position.

Our client is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. They are quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with outstanding teaching skills and excellent English knowledge to join our clients journey of continued improvement.


Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students.

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported.

Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)

Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)

Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders regarding student progress, behaviour, and achievements.

Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students


Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Experience teaching English across secondary schools and further education.

Good knowledge of the UK National Curriculum and experience in its implementation

Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create a positive learning environment and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Punctual, trustworthy and can work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff

A genuine passion for working with children and enjoy working in a school environment.


If you feel you can make a real difference to children’s lives, enjoy challenges and have a commitment to raising achievement of pupils this is the school for you!

Hays Education are currently recruiting EYFS, KS1 & KS2 teachers to work in schools in Thanet and surrounding areas on a supply basis.


Supply teaching offers a flexible working environment with the option to work on either a day-to-day supply or long-term basis, some of which can lead to a permanent job.


Hays are currently seeking teachers that hold QTS. You may be experienced or newly qualified looking to gain experience. You will be working in a number of different schools and must be able to provide them with an outstanding service which is important to the overall running of the schools, their teaching and learning standards.


As a supply teacher, you will be working through Hays Education, who will provide you with a variety of supply primary teacher jobs in Thanet and the surrounding areas. The variety of jobs we offer range from long-term to short-term positions and can be for as many days a week as you require.


The primary teacher roles we offer will require you to have previous, recent experience within a primary school and require you to be comfortable teaching in new classrooms on a regular basis. We can offer you day-to-day positions which are more short-term contracts or long-term positions which can last more than 4 weeks.


All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before any roles can be finalised except on the update service.


All schools working with Hays Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.


Hays Education will need to obtain suitable working references in relation to your reliability, professionalism and ability to perform this job. All applicants will be subject to full vetting in line with DFE guidelines to confirm their suitability to work with children.


For more information, please contact Amy on 01622 235684 or apply online attaching your CV.


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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company

Hays Education are currently recruiting EYFS, KS1 & KS2 teachers to work at schools in the Shepway and surrounding areas on a supply basis.

Your new role

Supply teaching offers a flexible working environment with the option to work on either a day-to-day supply or long-term basis, some of which can lead to a permanent job.

What you'll need to succeed

Hays are currently seeking teachers that hold QTS. You may be experienced or newly qualified looking to gain experience. You will be working in a number of different schools and must be able to provide them with an outstanding service which is important to the overall running of the schools, their teaching and learning standards.


As a supply teacher, you will be working through Hays Education, who will provide you with a variety of supply primary teacher jobs in Shepway and the surrounding areas. The variety of jobs we offer range from long-term to short-term positions and can be for as many days a week as you require.


The primary teacher roles we offer will require you to have previous, recent experience within a primary school and require you to be comfortable teaching in new classrooms on a regular basis. We can offer you day-to-day positions which are more short-term contracts or long-term positions which can last more than 4 weeks.


All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before any roles can be finalised unless on the update service.


All schools working with Hays Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


Hays Education will need to obtain suitable working references in relation to your reliability, professionalism and ability to perform this job. All applicants will be subject to full vetting in line with DFE guidelines to confirm their suitability to work with children.


For more information, please contact Amy McDonald on 01622 235684 or apply online attaching your CV.


*Refer a friend and receive £250 worth of high street vouchers


Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully for a permanent/long-term post who you believe would be suitable for full-time roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further?

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Hays Education are currently recruiting EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Teachers to work in schools in Maidstone and surrounding areas on a supply basis.


Supply teaching offers a flexible working environment with the option to work on either a day-to-day supply or long-term basis, some of which can lead to a permanent job.


Hays are currently seeking teachers that hold QTS. You may be experienced or newly qualified looking to gain experience. You will be working in a number of different schools and must be able to provide them with an outstanding service which is important to the overall running of the schools, their teaching and learning standards.


As a supply teacher, you will be working through Hays Education, who will provide you with a variety of supply primary teacher jobs in Maidstone and the surrounding areas. The variety of jobs we offer range from long-term to short-term positions and can be for as many days a week as you require.


As a supply teacher, you will be working with a variety of primary schools in Maidstone. The primary teacher roles we offer will require you to have previous, recent experience within a primary school and require you to be comfortable teaching in new classrooms on a regular basis. We can offer you day-to-day positions which are more short-term contracts or long-term positions which can last more than 4 weeks.


All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before any roles can be finalised except on the update service.


All schools working with Hays Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.


Hays Education will need to obtain suitable working references in relation to your reliability, professionalism and ability to perform this job. All applicants will be subject to full vetting in line with DFE guidelines to confirm their suitability to work with children.


For more information, please contact Amy on 01622 235684 or apply online attaching your CV.


*Refer a friend and receive £250 worth of high street vouchers

Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully for a permanent/long-term post who you believe would be suitable for full-time roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further?

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
A confident SEN qualified practitioner is required to provide support and tuition to learners with recognised and identified learning difficulties or disabilities. The suitable candidate will provide an excellent learning experience to ensure individual and/or groups of learners gain the appropriate skills in preparation for achievement in national and local exams and assessments, as well as a social skills and behaviours to enable them to then be successful in employment or higher education.

The ideal candidate will hold Level 3 specialist SEN qualifications or equivalent or be working towards, and a full teaching qualification or be working towards. To be successful in this role, you'll need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to effectively motivate and inspire others. You'll also have exceptional organisational skills combined with good IT knowledge and sound administration skills.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

(Maternity Cover)

Start: As soon as possible after January 2025

Salary: commensurate with experience

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Science, to join the Science team in this exceptionally successful school, where specialist Science teaching is prioritised. We are interested in applications from teachers across all areas of science, including those wishing to teach to A Level, and who have an interest in developing their career. We will also consider applicants who are seeking a part time role.

Priority places at the school are available for children of staff.

We welcome pre-application visits to the school.

Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos.

Thank you for your interest. Should you wish to visit the school informally or to discuss any aspect of the advertised post before applying, please email: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk

Closing date: 9.00 am on 25th November 2024

Interview date will be confirmed on being short listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications

For application form, please visit our website: www.bennettmemorial.co.uk and follow ‘Tenax Jobs link to job vacancies.

Completed Application Forms should be sent to recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is part of the Tenax Schools Trust.

The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

What the school offers its staff

Situated in Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.

A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status

• 1,903 on roll including 400 in the Sixth Form
• Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
• World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
• Excellent reputation; oversubscribed

Bennett students are highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment activities that we offer.

Further details about the role

The Bennett Science Department is an exciting and dynamic context in which to work. Science has a central place in our curriculum, alongside Mathematics and English, at all stages and for all students. Our vision for the subject is for it to contribute even more fully to the academic development of all our students and for their preparation for life, work and study in the modern world.

This commitment is realised in a number of ways. Science is taught to all students in Years 7 to 9. Following a review of the science curriculum, all students from Year 7 to 9 follow a mastery curriculum with a carefully planned progression through the three separate sciences. All science teachers are involved in teaching KS3 science. In order to ensure that non – specialist teachers are able to deliver the KS3 sciences effectively, the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, along with the Head of Science, have a pivotal role in developing challenging schemes of work and leading professional development about subject specific pedagogy.

From Year 10 onwards, the vast majority of students follow courses in the three separate sciences, securing accreditation in each of them at GCSE. We believe that this is the ideal springboard for further scientific study at A level. This specialist approach means that the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics play a critical role in leading teaching, both in terms of modelling practice and securing the highest standards of teaching in their teams.

There are very strong, and increasing, numbers of students taking natural sciences to A Level, it is typical for the school to have at least two groups in each science.

Facilities for science teaching are good, with full support from a very effective technician team. All laboratories have interactive whiteboards and fully networked computer access.

The school’s examination outcomes speak for themselves, and we suggest that prospective applicants are familiar with the school’s profile in recent examination results by reading the information available on and through the school’s website. These achievements have been secured because of our uncompromising stance on aspiration, and our rejection of limiting or self-limiting attitudes. We expect the person appointed to be a teacher who shares this approach, believes in high standards for all, and is committed to the unique importance of rigorously taught science in the education of all young people in today’s world.

Alongside high aspiration for all, Bennett’s results are achieved through outstanding teaching. The school has high expectations of its teaching staff, they work hard and are committed and focussed; teaching is very strong across the school.

Bennett is strongly committed to developing teachers professionally, and believes that all staff should have an active and positive role to play in the development of policy and practice. This generates great enthusiasm and a strong sense of teamwork. As the designated Teaching School Hub for Kent we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities both within Bennett and across the county. This professional development offer covers the full suite of National Professional Qualifications as well as the Early Career Framework for teachers. We work in partnership with the Ambition Institute to provide exceptionally strong courses with high fidelity to the national frameworks.

Bennett is a Church of England school, and it is expected that all staff support the school’s distinctive ethos in their professional role.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.