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Type of Position:Graduate
Subject:Mathematics
Salary:QTS fees + salary/bursary available (dependent on subject)
Start Date:September 2020
Closing Date: 12 June 2020

Highworth Grammar School is pleased to offer School Direct teacher training in the following subject areas for the academic year 2020-21:

  • Maths
  • Science with a Physics specialism
  • Religious Education
  • Dance

We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational and committed candidates who have a strong desire to begin a rewarding career in teaching and education.

Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective girls’ school of 1519 students with 448 students in the Sixth Form (87 boys).  We are situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London.  The school was judged to be Outstanding in all areas in June 2013.  Last summer, our A Level results placed us in the top 25% of schools nationally.

This is a wonderful opportunity to train in a very strong, successful and supportive team in a popular school.    

Successful candidates will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:

  • Hold an undergraduate degree awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification.
  • Have achieved a standard equivalent to grade C/4, or above, in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics.
  • Highworth Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

If you are interested in applying, or would like further information, please contact Miss Fran McCartan via email (f.mccartan@highworth.kent.sch.uk)

Training is administered through the Ashford Teaching Alliance (ATA) and applications should be made through the UCAS website:

https://www.ucas.com/postgraduate/teacher-training/ucas-teacher-training-apply-and-track.

Interviews will take place via video due to Covid-19.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received.  Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Highworth Grammar School reserves the right to withdraw the training positions if early appointments are made.

Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2020