Teacher of Science Physics Fulltime

Job Description

Pay: Depending on experienceStart Date: Easter or September2021 Required after Easter or September2021 The Norton Knatchbull School islooking for a full time Teacher of Science (Physics). The role will involveteaching a significant amount of A level classes. We welcome applicants fromeither selective or wide ability settings, who are keen to work with highachieving and motivated students in a strong and growing department, withimproving results and growing numbers of students studying Physics at A Levelin recent years. At Norton Knatchbull Schoolan average of 80-85% of students study the three Sciences separately at GCSEand numbers taking A Level science are strong and growing, with significantnumbers of students pursuing Science related study at degree level. Studentengagement and interest across all year groups is positive and beyond theclassroom students engage in a wide range of extra-curricular activities inScience and STEM activities. The Science Department is well equipped with 10laboratories, with two additional new laboratories being constructed as part ofour new Digital Learning Centre, due to open in September 2021. The successful applicant will bejoining a vibrant, supportive and cohesive department team. They will beexpected to have the ability to teach all three sciences up to GCSE and Physicsat A Level. Experienced colleagues will be expected to be demonstrate a proventrack record of examination success -and in the case of an NQT evidence of thepotential to do so. The position arises through the promotion of a colleaguewho trained and embarked on their teaching career at NKS. We are looking for anexcellent classroom practitioner who can inspire both colleagues and studentsand lead by example. The post is suitable for an NQT or equally a moreexperienced colleague looking for a new challenge. For an application form, jobdescription and person specification please visit our school website.Deadline for applications: MiddayMonday 8 March 2021. We reserve the right to interview prior to this datedepending on applications received. The selection process will involve ateaching activity with students, an opportunity to meet with colleagues in theDepartment and a panel interview. Depending on Government guidance in relationto Covid-19 this may be carried out virtually. NKS is committed to the ContinuingProfessional Development of all our staff. We support our employees in careerdevelopment and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed tousing Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching andmentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In returnwe expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues. Allnew recruits to our team will be further supported by a comprehensive InductionProgramme and a Mentor. The Norton Knatchbull School iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young peopleand expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post issubject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Only candidates who areshortlisted will be contacted. Information about the schoolThe Norton Knatchbull has a richand long history. Set up over 350 years ago as Ashford Grammar School by SirNorton Knatchbull. 7 FE grammar school with girls in 6th form. Students wellmotivated, pleasant and able. Kent Grammar Schools admit the top 25% of theability range. Relationships with KCC and all local schools is exceptionallygood. Ashford is an expanding market and railway town, unemployment very low,housing in Ashford reasonably priced. Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1