Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

Vacancies

Subject Leader - Science (Chemistry Specialist Preferable)

Located in the picturesque Upper Eden Valley, the Governors of KSGS are seeking to appoint a Subject Team Leader for science who is a forward looking leader with the necessary skills to continue to improve this successful core curriculum area and is an excellent, experienced and highly motivated teacher who can teach all three sciences in Key Stages 3 and Chemistry in Key Stage 4 and 5.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated GOOD school - we may be small but we're ever so mighty.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated full time subject leader and teacher to lead future developments in Science in a very successful and dedicated department. GCSE and A level examination results have been consistently strong and all sciences are popular A level choices.

The Science Department is comprised of 4 subject specialists, 3 full time and 1 part time. The department offers both double and triple award sciences at GCSE and all three sciences at A level. We are committed to sharing our passion for science, providing a stimulating, dynamic and academically rigorous experience for all our students.

The department are committed to raising aspirations for all students through a rigorous programme of STEM activities. Classes are taught by subject specialists, in ability set groups in all years except year 7 when they are taught in mixed ability form groups.

The department has four dedicated science laboratories, each with projectors; one classroom has a Smart Board.

Further details available from Michelle Brunskill at michelle.brunskill@ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

Deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 3 February 2020. Interviews to take place Tuesday 11 February 2020.

Part-time Construction Assistant for Design Technology and Art

Operations Support OP5 - £19,171, pro-rata.
Part time (20 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks, over 4 days) - Required from April 2020

The purpose of this post is to provide support to the departments of Design Technology (Resistant Materials and Engineering) and Art, specifically helping students with practical projects. An interest in workshop machinery would be beneficial.

Deadline for applications is 12 noon, Friday 7 February 2020.

Part-time Site and Grounds Assistant

Operations Support OP5 - £19,171, pro-rata.
Part time (6 hours per week, term time only, plus 2 weeks) - Required from April 2020

 This role is to support the existing site manager. The role will involve a variety of duties including general grounds and school maintenance, setting up for school events and occasional security of school buildings. Flexibility in working hours is preferred. Additional hours may be available in school holidays.

Deadline for applications is 12 noon, Friday 7 February 2020.

The roles of Construction Assistant and Site and Grounds Assistant can be combined in to one post.

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