Staff Vacancies


TEACHER OF ENGLISH
MPS/UPS
Full or part-time

Kesgrave High School is seeking to appoint an inspiring Teacher of English to join the English Department. This is an exciting opportunity work with a highly talented and committed team. The department has a great sense of team spirit, support, and collaboration, and are dedicated to ensuring our students achieve the highest possible outcomes.

Kesgrave high School is a large 11-19 school that has over 1850 students on roll, including over 320 students in the Sixth Form where English Language, English Literature and English Language/Literature are popular course choices.

Applications would be welcome from talented teachers at all levels of experience, including ECTs.

The department has impressive facilities, including well-resourced teaching rooms and resource areas. We also have the benefit of full reprographic and administration support.

This an exciting time to join the school securing the best possible outcomes for our young people in a nurturing, supportive environment. We have a disruption-free learning approach to behaviour, leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within school and across our Trust.

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School and Castle EAST School and Avocet Primary Schools.

For further details and an application form, either telephone the school or download using the below link. Should you wish for any further details about the post, or in order to arrange a visit, please email hr@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk. Completed applications and supporting letters should also be emailed to this address.

Closing date: 9.00am, Wednesday 8 May 2024
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13 May 2024

Application Form
Job Description
Recruitment Pack
EAST Vision
Link to EAST Policy Notice
 

Head of Year
Sixth Form
TLR2B

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Head of Year to take responsibility for the pastoral care of a Sixth Form year group from September 2024 (a cohort of around 200 students) joining our highly effective pastoral team. The successful candidate will play an active role in planning for September once appointed. Heads of Year teach a maximum of 18/30 lessons and are supported by a Student Support Officer and the Director of Sixth Form.

The ideal candidate will be a resilient, flexible, energetic and adaptable individual who is eager to take on a leadership role. As Head of Year you will be responsible for the care, welfare and behaviour of all students in the Year group; enabling each student to receive the support needed to achieve their full potential, through their academic work and participation in activities which extend beyond the classroom.

You will need to:

  • have the vision and presence to lead a cohort of students and team of tutors to bring about successful outcomes for all.
  • be committed to supporting the academic and pastoral development of all students
  • take responsibility for the behaviour, attendance, punctuality and ethos of the school
  • enthuse and motivate students to engage with their education so that they can go on to be the authors of their own life journey
  • be an outstanding classroom practitioner, have excellent communication skills, be ready to coach others and still have the desire to improve.
  • remain committed to your own professional development both as a leader and classroom teacher, continuing to support the subject area you are deployed within.

Kesgrave High School is a large 11-10 school that has over 1850 students on roll, including over 320 students in the Sixth Form.

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within school and across our Trust.

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School and Avocet Primary Schools.

For further details and an application form, either telephone the school or download using the below link. Should you wish for any further details about the post, or in order to arrange a visit, please email hr@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk. Completed applications and supporting letters should also be emailed to this address.

In your letter of application, you should address what you consider to be the key aims as a Head of Year in the Sixth Form. This should be no more than two sides of A4.

Closing date: 9.00am, Wednesday 8 May 2024

Application Form
Job Description
Recruitment Pack
EAST Vision
Link to EAST Policy Notice

NON TEACHING VACANCIES

AFTERNOON CLEANING OPERATIVE
£11.00 per hour
43 weeks per annum
Monday to Friday

3hrs per day, 3.15pm to 6.15pm

21 days annual leave includes bank holidays (not to be taken during term time)

Applicants must be hard working, reliable, a good time-keeper and trustworthy with the ability to use their own initiative.

Duties to include but not limited to; sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting and emptying bins, cleaning washrooms and general cleaning tasks required by the school.

The ideal candidate will take pride in a job well done, achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene whilst on duty.

Experience is preferred but not essential.

Parking on site | Uniform is provided | Paid on a fortnightly basis

DBS vetting checks required

To apply please contact Paulina on 07842312703 or send your CV to Paulina.Kacala@churchillservices.com using reference ‘KHS’.

How to apply for a post at KHS

All vacancies are advertised above.  We do advertise more than just Teaching Posts.  An electronic version of the application form can also be downloaded for the job and can be emailed to HR below.  Alternatively, you can ring the school for details and a hard copy of the application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Tel:(01473) 624855
Address: Kesgrave High School, Main Rd, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

HR

 

IMPORTANT – Why not train to teach?

Kesgrave High School is proud to be a founding member school of EAST SCITT . EAST SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) is an accredited Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Provider offering primary (5-11) and secondary (11-16) school-based initial teacher training awarding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).

For more information please visit: EAST SCITT website

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