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07/05/26

Here are the latest Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

01/05/26

Life‑saving skills in action! Year 7 pupils took part in CPR training with Community Lifesavers this week. Building confidence for emergencies is such an important life skill. Huge thanks to the brilliant volunteers!

01/05/26

Engineering Club has been buzzing! Years 7–10 tackled hands‑on STEM builds, exploring electronic circuits from Gameboys to alarm clocks. Fantastic focus, creativity and problem‑solving on show — well done all!  

01/05/26

KS4 Life Skills Club got hands‑on this week with sushi making sushi! New skills, great teamwork, brave taste‑testing and lots of smiles — a brilliant session all round!  

30/04/26

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28/04/26

With end‑of‑year exams approaching, support is available. Pupils can access Kooth for free wellbeing resources and and anonymous chat support until 10pm daily.

28/04/26

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21/04/26

Our Year 10 pupils loved an unforgettable trip to London to see Romeo and Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Powerful performances brought their GCSE text to life — with lively debate about fate and staging all the way home!

01/04/26

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

26/03/26

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

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

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

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

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

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

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

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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Specialist Teaching Assistant - Term Time Only + 1 SDD

Type of Position:Specialist Teaching Assistant
Subject:Student Support
Salary:BCAT 4 - £18,517-£19,625 (pro rata £12,648-£13,405 per annum)
Start Date:ASAP
Closing Date: Thursday 30 September 2021 @ midday

OUR SCHOOL

The BCAT Trust consists of 3 schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years co-educational grammar school in the heart of Canterbury; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years co-educational non-selective school in Broadstairs and opening in 2022 a Free School, Barton Manor School, an 11-18 years co-educational non-selective school co-sited with Barton Court Grammar School.

The Charles Dickens 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 Post

A reliable and experienced Specialist Teaching Assistant reporting to the SENCO is required for an immediate start to work with teachers to support the delivery of quality teaching and learning and to help to raise standards of achievement for all students. This post is suitable for someone who wishes to pursue a career in teaching and gain further experience in the workplace or someone who enjoys enabling students to learn and wants to play an integral role in supporting teaching and learning in a school.    

Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience of working closely with SEND, be good communicators and able to relate well to children and deal tactfully with adults and must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.

Hours of work are 08.30am-15.30 Mon-Fri (to include a 60 minute unpaid lunch break). 

Deadline:  Thursday 30 September 2021 @ midday

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 Vacancies page and email your application to recruitment@cds.kent.sch.uk.  If you wish to discuss this post or 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 of Children.