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Herne Bay High School is a large hugely successful Single Academy Trust that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in June 2022 Ofsted rated the school good with an Outstanding 6th form provision

Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person’s early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice, with current memberships to the East Kent Learning Alliance (EKLA), East Kent Schools Together Network (EKST), and the Coastal Alliance Co-Operative Trust (CACOT).

Due to continual growth, we are looking to recruit passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated staff, who love working with young people and can add to our already excellent workforce.

All staff joining HBHS will benefit from

  • High quality personalised professional development
  • Fantastic career opportunities
  • Full programme of induction and support
  • Being part of a school that values it employees
  • Complimentary Benenden Health Care

 

Head of MFL

MPS/UPS & TLR2C

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to lead our thriving department. As the Head of MFL, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of language education within our school. If you are passionate about languages, have a visionary mindset, and are ready to inspire both students and colleagues, we encourage you to apply. The key elements of this role are curriculum leadership, team management, student engagement, and strategic planning and you will be working within our larger Languages Faculty alongside the English Department. The successful applicant will be joining a highly supportive and collaborative department and will have a proven experience in teaching MFL, French and Spanish.  We welcome applications from experienced practitioners looking to expand their roles and will consider part time teaching for the right candidate. To apply please submit a completed application form to Mrs K Eagle, k.eagle@hernebayhigh.org by the closing date. The staff at Herne Bay High School are fully committed to safeguarding, the prevention of extremism and radicalisation; and promoting the welfare of children, if you are not as committed as we are please do not apply for this position.  Applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and Barred List Checks.

Start DateSeptember 2024
Closing Date7th May, 12pm. Interviews wc 13th May 2024

Teacher of Dance (0.6) Fixed Term Maternity Cover

MPS/UPS

Herne Bay High Schools Dance Academy are looking for a part-time (0.6) maternity cover teacher for their thriving and exciting department. The successful candidate will join our well-established team of qualified staff and will ideally be able to teach to BTEC National standard as well as KS3 and GCSE Dance. If experienced, there may be the opportunity to take a lead role in the managing and delivering of the GCSE Dance course and/or the Bronze Arts Award. They would also be expected to support our exciting extra-curricular programme. Our Dance department is situated in three purpose-built studios directly linked to the school's Theatre to enhance performance opportunities for all students. We offer the unique situation that all students at Key Stage 3 have a timetabled Dance lesson every week. Students in Year 7 and 8 have a single dance lesson every fortnight throughout the year, whilst Year 9 students have a double lesson every week if they select Dance as an option in Year 9. GCSE dance is offered as an option in year 10 into 11 and at sixth form we run a level 2 and level 3 option. An exciting aspect of our 6th form curriculum is the opportunity to take the Full course Dance Pathway. Students following this course study the Level 3 Extended Diploma and are full time dance students within the Academy. Dance is taught in mixed ability and co-educational groups in years 7-13 by four specialist staff. Requirements for this role: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Have experience teaching dance (primarily Contemporary) in secondary schools, specifically up to GCSE and ideally to BTEC level 3. Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of subject specialists. Have a passion for teaching dance with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons. The ability to cover the maternity period between September 2024- January 2025 with some flexibility. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers looking to develop their careers. Please submit a completed application to Mrs K Eagle, k.eagle@hernebayhigh.org to apply for this role. The staff at Herne Bay High School are fully committed to safeguarding, the prevention of extremism and radicalisation; and promoting the welfare of children, if you are not as committed as we are please do not apply for this position.  Applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and Barred List Checks.

Start DateSeptember 2024
Closing Date13th May 2024, 12pm. Interviews TBC

Teacher of PE

MPS/UPS

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic practitioner who can teach a wide range of sports and activities to KS3 and KS4 classes. It is desirable that the successful candidate has experience of, or a willingness to teach OCR Sport Studies. The Department runs an extensive extra-curricular programme with clubs running before school, at lunchtimes and after school. Extra-curricular clubs and activities are offered to all students of all abilities and attendance of club and team practice is very positive.  Students have the opportunity to represent the school in competitions across the district with some teams and individuals competing in county and national competitions. A commitment to extra-curricular is considered an essential part of the role. The Physical Education Department has outstanding facilities which are used not only by students but also by the community.  The facilities include a sports arena, sports hall, gymnasium, floodlit Astroturf pitch, all weather floodlit Astroturf tennis courts, extensive playing fields, dance studios, an indoor climbing wall and fitness suite. In addition, the school uses the local woods and environment for the Outdoor Adventurous Activity Programme.  Enthusiasm, adaptability, and commitment are qualities we will look for in a successful candidate. The successful applicant will be joining a highly supportive and collaborative department.  We welcome applications from ECTs or from more experienced teachers who are looking to further develop their career. We will consider part time teaching for the right candidate. To apply please submit a completed application form to Mrs K Eagle, k.eagle@hernebayhigh.org by the closing date. The staff at Herne Bay High School are fully committed to safeguarding, the prevention of extremism and radicalisation; and promoting the welfare of children, if you are not as committed as we are please do not apply for this position.  Applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and Barred List Checks.

Start DateSeptember 2024, or earlier for ECT
Closing Date7th May, 12pm. Interviews wc 13th May 2024