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26/03/26

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25/03/26

Our Y9 BTEC dancers, joined by G&T Y7–8, had an amazing workshop with ZooNation’s Malachi Welch! Inspiring choreography, creativity & industry insight

25/03/26

Thank you to our amazing pupils, families & staff! Your support for Red Nose Day raised an incredible £1,129.70 Your generosity means so much and helps support those who need it most.

25/03/26

Cultural Capital across school: Y7 Harry Potter & oracy; Y8 Chatham & chocolate; Y9 Wicked & identity; Y10 Model UN & careers; Y11 next steps. A brilliant few days!

24/03/26

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24/03/26

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20/03/26

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19/03/26

Our KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club got adventurous with Katsu Curry this week! A tricky dish, but pupils smashed it with amazing focus, teamwork and smiles all round.

11/03/26

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06/03/26

38 Year 10s had an action‑packed ‘Degree in a Day’ at CCCU, exploring sustainability through lectures, seminars and challenges. So proud of their hard work!

06/03/26

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04/03/26

Free Defibrillator Training for ages 13–17: 9 Apr, 1–4pm at Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs. Learn lifesaving skills + Y8s can gain award hours for the Mayor of Broadstairs Award.  broadstairs.gov.uk/event/und… for more details.

02/03/26

Young Carers Action Day – 11 March. Up to 1 in 5 young people care for someone at home. If your child is a young carer, we’re here to help—contact their Assistant Head of Year for support.

02/03/26

Yr 9 & 10 Sociology pupils had an amazing trip to London to see Witness for the Prosecution! A gripping courtroom experience that brought Sociology to life.

02/03/26

Pupils can join Unifrog’s free online Subject Discovery Fair on 18 March (4–6:30pm)! Explore uni subjects & ask experts. Sign up here:  webapp.spotme.com/login/even…

27/02/26

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27/02/26

Our Pride Youth Network had a fantastic visit from the Anti-Bullying Alliance! They handed out bracelets to our most active members and shared sweet treats with everyone for LGBT History Month.

27/02/26

Y10 & 11 Media Studies pupils shone at the BFI Southbank study day—confident, ambitious, and full of brilliant ideas. They contributed more than any other school in a sold‑out auditorium and impressed with their sharp analysis and media theory knowledge.

27/02/26

Year 8 spent the day with local employers exploring careers ahead of GCSE Options. Huge thanks to EPB and all who inspired our pupils.

26/02/26

What a fantastic day our pupils had at the Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End, where they enjoyed a stunning performance of Disney’s The Lion King!  It was a truly unforgettable experience and a wonderful opportunity for them to witness a top West End professional show.

12/02/26

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11/02/26

Y8 pupils produced some fantastic work in their Words as Art project! By researching typography and experimenting with colour blending, they created a collection of positive words that showcase their developing skills and understanding. Brilliant work!

11/02/26

This week in KS4 Life Cooking Skills Club, we got into the Valentine’s spirit by making our own decorated shortbread — decorative, delicious, and made with LOTS of love!  Wishing everyone a LOVELY,and relaxing, half term when it gets here!  

05/02/26

Amazing work from our Year 7 artists! Taking inspiration from Zaha Hadid, Antoni Gaudí and Hundertwasser, pupils explored abstract architecture using local landmarks as their starting point. Their creativity has truly shone through!

05/02/26

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Teacher of English

Type of Position:Classroom Teacher
Subject:English
Salary:MPS/UPS
Start Date:September 2020
Closing Date: Thursday 12 March 2020 @ 9am

The Trust

The Charles Dickens School is a state, co-educational school with a strong reputation and a caring and supportive ethos. We are dedicated to enabling all students to achieve their full potential and we pride ourselves on being a supportive, innovative and inclusive school community.  We joined the small, but highly ambitious, Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) in March 2017 consisting of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School (BCGS) the Lead School; The Charles Dickens School (CDS) and Barton Manor School, a free school which is a 5 form entry 11-18 non-selective school with a joint Sixth Form with BCGS. Barton Manor School is co-sited to BCGS and work on developing its multi-million-pound site has just started with a view to this opening within the next 2 years.  The Trust is committed to excellence in professional development and CDS benefits from outstanding leadership and the sharing of best practice with BCGS.

The Post  

A dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher is required for September 2020 to teach at The Charles Dickens School. With state-of-the-art new buildings and situated in a beautiful part of the South East coast, the School enjoys a good reputation locally, with dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students. Staff hold high expectations for all students and work tirelessly to continue to raise attainment and achievement. 

The successful candidate should be able to deliver excellence in the classroom, providing innovative and inspirational teaching and learning.  This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to work within a very successful department led by an experienced Middle Leader. The team is very experienced, well qualified and very supportive with a strong team ethos. This post is suitable for an NQT or an experienced professional looking to further their expertise.

Deadline: Thursday 12 March 2020 @ 9am

How To Apply

Applications for this post should be made online only using the School’s application form. CVs will not be accepted. Visit the website and click on Recruitment for more information. Please email your application to recruitment@cds.kent.sch.uk. If you wish to discuss the post or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs A Ormsby, Personnel Assistant.

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 for Children