Vacancies at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Opportunities to join the MGGS community
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, or ‘MGGS’, is an outstanding School (OFSTED 2023) in all areas. Our students love learning; they are talented, compassionate and inquiring young people who have a deep sense of belonging and commitment to their school.
At MGGS we focus on students as individuals, fully engaging with the latest technology available to enhance students’ learning. The school’s house system brings students of all ages together in many whole school activities and creates friendships which endure, lasting well beyond their years at school. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and health care plan.
Applicants should complete the application form and email it mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher.
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Benefits of Working at MGGS
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is located on a 16 acre site surrounded by attractive open grassed areas and woodland. We are within easy walking distance from the centre of Maidstone and served by two nearby mainline rail links and convenient access to the M20 and M2 motorways.
At MGGS, there is something for everyone. We offer a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits, to suit all circumstances.
- A great work-life balance – We offer a variety of working patterns, such as part-time, job-share, term-time hours, and career breaks to get a work-life balance that’s right for you.
- Personal Development
- Tailored personal development plans – We are committed to developing you as an individual. You will have a unique Personal Development Plan tailored to you, which focuses on developing your skills.
- Easy-to-access training – We have a range of training opportunities to suit your learning style, including face-to-face and eLearning courses as well as professional qualifications.
- Other great opportunities – There are also coaching and mentoring and volunteering opportunities.
- Support
- A thorough induction – You’ll get a comprehensive induction to MGGS when you join us.
- Statutory sick pay.
- Support Line – a free confidential service that offers up to 7 counselling sessions a year.
- Further wellbeing support and signposting to support mental health.
- An inclusive and supportive work environment that enables everyone to do their job to the best of their ability. We also make workplace adjustments where necessary for health reasons.
- Reward and Recognition
- A yearly assessment to give you feedback on how your performance has made a difference with 4 levels of pay awards.
- Rewards for exceptional performance – Managers can also celebrate success in different ways. This can include cash or non-cash awards to acknowledge your performance at any time throughout the year.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with above average employer contributions.
- Option to pay Additional Voluntary Contributions.
- Leave
- A generous holiday entitlement – which for Term Time only colleagues is incorporated into the annual salary.
- Additional leave – including statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave is available as well as personal and carer’s leave at the discretion of the Headteacher.
- Free Benenden Healthcare (available for permanent staff only with a six month lead in period for full benefits)
- Benenden Health aims to make private healthcare accessible to all. MGGS pays the costs of this however, it is a taxable benefit. Full information via https://www.benenden.co.uk/health/healthcare/
- Wellbeing Centre – A portal packed with healthy meal ideas, financial support and advice, mental wellbeing support and a wide range of exercise and activity programmes.
- Kent Adult Education – 10% discount on most Kent Adult Education courses.
- Kent Rewards
- Kent Rewards is the home of employee benefits, including staff in MGGS. The range of benefits may surprise you…
- Shopping Discounts – with so many great local businesses in Kent, through Kent Rewards there are fantastic deals and discounts:
- Discounts on train tickets, ferries and coaches
- Savings on holidays and flights
- Cashback when booking experience days with Groupon, Living Social, Wowcher and many more
- Saving on your utilities
- Shopping Discounts – with so many great local businesses in Kent, through Kent Rewards there are fantastic deals and discounts:
- Kent Rewards is the home of employee benefits, including staff in MGGS. The range of benefits may surprise you…
- Free On-Site Parking
- Free break-time coffee/tea
- Staff Well-Being Committee
- Staff social events and activities
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