KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes., Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
* Head of Faculty Applicant Information Pack
* Safer Recruitment - Applicant Guidance
A vacancy for a Head of Faculty has arisen within our Science Faculty at The King Edmund School. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and outstanding practitioner to join the existing team. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in raising attainment.
You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead and inspire others around you. With the appetite and ability to drive change, you will work with the Science Leadership Team to further develop an inspirational department with a focus on high standards of teaching. Ultimately, you will help further outcomes for our students.
The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.
The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.
Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.