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29/10/25

CDS has partnered with the UK’s biggest parent charity, Parentkind, to create a new parenting language survey which allows parents and carers to discover ways to support their children and will help the school to work better with its community.

29/10/25

You probably know that Sparx Maths is our homework platform – here are this week’s stats from the online learning platform. Remember – If you have any queries relating to the maths homework or Sparx Maths, approach your child’s maths teacher in the first instance.

29/10/25

At the end of Term 1 we were proud to present our inaugural Mayor of Broadstairs Award badges to Year 8 and 9 pupils. Over the last year these pupils committed themselves to this new award, a real testament to their character.  Thanks to Cllr Mike Garner, Mayor of Broadstairs.

15/10/25

CDS uses Sparx Maths for maths homework setting and from their online learning platform we receive statistics, each week, on how our pupils are progressing and whether extra support is needed.  We will publish our overview of Sparx Maths each week for your information.

15/10/25

KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club upped their skills in piping to make some beautiful, sweet and crumbly, vanilla flavoured Viennese biscuits. Perfect with a cuppa after a long day! Great piping skills, they look very professional!

14/10/25

Pupils headed to the Detling showground for a fantastic event all about mental health and wellbeing. The ‘Big Mental Health Conversation’ event was packed with inspiring workshops and tips on how to look after your own mental health.    

13/10/25

We are so proud to announce that we have received the Kent School Award for Resilience and Emotional Wellbeing this year.  The award celebrates our whole-school approach to creating a positive and caring environment where every pupil feels valued and supported.

10/10/25

The Emotional Wellbeing Team are running a free online session for parents wishing to understand more about autism. This takes place on 2 December at 5:30-7:30pm. If you are interested in signing up, please do so via this link:  events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

10/10/25

The Emotional Wellbeing Team are running a free online session for parents to help better understand the changes that happen in the adolescent brain. This takes place on 16 November at 6pm. If you are interested in signing up, please do so via this link:  events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

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09/10/25

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been awarded the Equalities Silver Award! This recognition reflects ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for everyone.      

07/10/25

Pupils attended the Crime and Punishment workshop at the Tower of London where they learnt about the lives of prisoners and the concept of crime and punishment in the Tower’s history.  This was part of their own study of history, on the topic of Elizabethan England.

07/10/25

We are extremely proud of our Eco-Schools Team who have  completed the Eco-Schools seven step framework to receive Green Flag status, forming their Eco-Committee and conducting an environmental review of the school. They now have an action plan and are monitoring projects.

02/10/25

Year 11 pupils joined The Broadstairs Youth Forum, a Broadstairs & St. Peter's Town Council initiative where young people from local schools meet to discuss local issues, share their ideas for improving the area, and work on collaborative projects that benefit the community.

02/10/25

This week’s KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club went tropical making a delicious mango salsa, learning how to remove the mango stone and cut the fruit ‘hedgehog’ style before  creating the base for their salsa. It was a lesson in precision cutting – well done to all!

01/10/25

Do you have a child starting in September 2026? Come along to our Open Evenings and Mornings; please book for the Headteacher talks via our website:https://t.co/ITjphmVzH1 pic.twitter.com/y7ffSYeeeV

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25/09/25

KS4 Cooking Life Skills Club focused on making homemade chicken tenders, a healthier alternative to takeaway food! Great work everyone, and for many pupils a delicious snack on the way home from school!  

22/09/25

The photos here are pupils that were successful in being chosen to trial for the Chelsea FC Pathway.  They represented the school amazingly and played really well.  Each of them made it through to the next stage and have now been asked to join the pathway programme.

19/09/25

Some of our budding football stars were given the opportunity to work with Chelsea Football Club, in school, to pre-trial in sessions for the Chelsea FC Pathway.  10 pupils have been invited to join the trial for this Pathway this evening.  Good luck to them all !!

19/09/25

Due to a sports fixture we are having to cancel Girls Football Club on Tuesday 23 September.  Apologies for any inconvenience.

19/09/25

Back by popular demand! This week at KS4 Life Cooking Skills Club we made chocolate brownies! Gooey, and warm, and a great way to welcome the changing season with comforting home cooked food. Don’t they look delicious!  

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Clerk to the Governors

Type of Position:Administrator
Subject:Administration
Salary:KR6 - £20,222 (pro rata according to hours worked)
Start Date:Asap
Closing Date: 5 January 2020

This is an exciting time to join The Charles Dickens School as it joined Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) on 1 March 2017 working in partnership with Barton Court Grammar School Academy, an outstanding rated co-educational grammar school in Canterbury. This new venture will see The Charles Dickens students and staff benefit from outstanding leadership and the sharing of best practice. The Trust is committed to excellence in professional development.

 

The Post

  

A professional and experienced Clerk to the Governing Body is sought to join the team at CDS.

 

Candidates should have prior experience of Clerking including preparing and minuting meetings, organizing appeals and other administrative duties.  Knowledge of procedural and regulatory issues will be required along with excellent ICT skills.

 

There will be an opportunity for training and a handover period with the existing Clerk.

 

Candidates must have their own transport.

 

Deadline - Friday 10 January 2020 @ 9am - Early applications are encouraged and will be considered before the deadline.

 

How to Apply

Applications for this post should be made online only using the School's application form.  CVs will not be accepted.  On the website visit the information page and click on Recruitment.  Please email your application to rlight@bartoncourt.org.  If you wish to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Roberta Light, Personnel Manager on 01227 464600.

The Charles Dickens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List of Children.