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Name of Headteacher: Alex Thomas
Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London)
KHS are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our vibrant split site school. You will join a large and supportive Science faculty where collaboration and innovation are encouraged.
The School:
About Us:
- A thriving and diverse secondary school with a commitment to academic excellence.
- A large and supportive Maths faculty where collaboration and innovation are encouraged.
- Excellent professional development opportunities and ongoing support for all staff.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly working environment within a strong department.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
If you are an enthusiastic Science teacher eager to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!
The Post:
Further to the duties and responsibilities listed within the Main Pay Scale Job Description for all teachers at the School, and initially, the post holder is responsible to the Head of Department/Leadership Group Line Manager/Headteacher and any other designated Line Manager(s) for the following:
- Assist in ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning which meets the needs of all students
- Teaching throughout the age and ability range as directed, but especially at Sixth Form level
- Promote student’s interest in and commitment to the subject
- Implementing whole school policies (including equal opportunities, health and safety and security)
- Assist, as a team, identifying underachievement and praising good work and effort
- Implementing the policies of the Department (including assessment); help, as a team, to continuously develop the Department
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date attendance, punctuality and assessment records for all teaching groups
- Contributing to the general development of the Department; keeping abreast of relevant curriculum developments and assisting in their successful implementation where appropriate to the School/Department’s Development Plan
- Supporting links with Feeder Primary Schools and with colleges of Further and Higher education
- Participate in lesson observation and scrutiny of work
- Supporting subject related pupil activities (such as educational visits)
- General assistance with the administration of the Department
- Maintain high standards of classroom management order and discipline
The Person:
Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong subject knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of the ways in which effective teaching can promote pupil progress
- Knowledge and understanding of the key features of inclusive teaching and learning
- Knowledge and understanding of the use of data to support teaching and learning.
Skills and Abilities:
- Able to plan for and meet the Kingsbury expectations for effective teaching
- Ability to inspire and motivate students
- Able to provide students with effective written feedback
- Ability to communicate effectively with an appropriate sense of audience
- Evidence of understanding the principles of equality and putting equal opportunity into practice
- Ability to influence and support the development of good practice, appropriate to career stage
- Ability to form effective relationships with colleagues, students and parents
- Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Ability to show initiative and develop new ideas
- Well organised with good time management and ability to work under pressure
- Competence with ICT and ability to use ICT skills in working practice.
Safeguarding
A commitment to, and understanding of, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students
How to apply:
Please email via the button below for an application pack.
Important Information
Kingsbury High School is committed to the safeguarding of children. All employees are expected to comply with our School Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct.
Safer recruitment
Kingsbury High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any roles which involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or roles in which the duties will involve access to sensitive information relating to children, young people or vulnerable adults, the School will take up references prior to interview.
You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years.
Candidates can request for us not to send a reference request to their current employer prior to interview by emailing us.
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, a full employment history is also required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment. Unless otherwise stated, a Basic DBS check will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment checks for successful candidates.
Diversity Statement
Kingsbury High School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
High Volume Applications
Kingsbury High School reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
DBS
This role requires an Enhanced DBS (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974)
Induction
All new members of staff are expected to complete the induction programme, including required health and safety courses, and display their understanding of the Code of Conduct and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).
All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday 29 November 2024.
Interview Date: To be scheduled as and when suitable applications are received.
Start Date: January 2025.
