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Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Thamesview School

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Thamesview Qualified Teacher Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2015
Apply by:
30 September 2014

Job overview

Additional responsibilities and associated payment will be considered for the right candidate

Do you want to join an innovative Science Department with high aspirations for students? We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner who will work with a committed and inspiring Science Department in raising achievement further.

Thamesview is a school where everyone is expected to do their best. We are one of the highest performing High Schools in Kent with a track record of examination success, where results have risen for 5 years. Triple Science GCSE is now offered from Year 9 for High Ability Students. We benefit from a new school building that provides innovative learning environments and state of the art ICT equipment.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • be enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate innovative and creative teaching practices and literacy strategies;
  • have high aspirations for all students;
  • have a proven track record of achievement; and
  • be a consistently good or outstanding teacher

Experienced teachers from all specialisms are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for our children and to supporting our staff through excellent CPD opportunities and bespoke leadership pathways.

If you are interested in joining us in our journey towards becoming an outstanding school, please contact our HR Manager on 01474 566552, ext. 8081120; alternatively email k.mcgowan@thamesview.kent.sch.uk Further details and visit information can also be provided.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Appointment to this post will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Thamesview School operates a non-smoking policy

Number on roll: 740

Type of School: 11- 16 Mixed

Closing date: 30th September 2014 @ 9 am
Interviews: w/c 6th October 2014

About Thamesview School

Thamesview School is an oversubscribed Local Authority school. It is a mixed sex 11-18 school with over 800 pupils currently on roll. One third of students are from disadvantaged backgrounds and the school has seen rapidly improving examination results over the past five years. Thamesview is a secondary modern school in a selective area. 

The school was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in 2014 and maintained this rating at our recent inspection in June 2018. 52% of pupils gained a 4+ in English and Maths in 2018 with 65% of pupils achieving a 4+ in English and 63% of pupils achieving a 4+ in Maths. The school has adapted well to the new tougher examination system and the challenges it brings. 

Thamesview is at an exciting time in its history. A new sixth form provision was established in 2017 with a small group of pupils studying the IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career related Programme). Plans are in place to steadily grow the sixth form provision. The school is expanding with an increase in the PAN from 150 to 180 in September 2018 and a planned increase to 210 in September 2020. 

Thamesview is an IB World School and as such imbues the IB vision into all school business. Our vision is to provide an inclusive school where all members of the community strive to fulfil the principles of the IB so that pupils are:

  • Inquirers 
  • Knowledgeable 
  • Thinkers 
  • Communicators
  • Principled
  • Open-minded
  • Caring
  • Balanced
  • Reflective 
  • Risk-takers

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