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08/05/25

Inter-house Art Competition 2025 - see the work and winners at: https://t.co/tKvnNya6LA pic.twitter.com/8TRc7wibth

08/05/25

Find out more at: https://t.co/6jFlYliDho pic.twitter.com/XdV5ncIVi1

05/03/25

BCGS student wins first place in this year’s Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) Coronation Award. Find out more at: https://t.co/G14TEeYKA9 pic.twitter.com/E0N9vHvdwC

09/02/25

Barton Court Grammar School Year 8 and 11 students enjoy Art taster lessons on Enrichment Day. Take a look at some of the work produced: https://t.co/6LiDjmgUqE pic.twitter.com/j46jP0AvKr

23/01/25

Barton Court students have made the final in The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) Coronation Award. Find out more: https://t.co/Pfw1zFVJwC pic.twitter.com/VIItUtzYmD

23/01/25

Are you able to support Barton Court Grammar School? pic.twitter.com/GaLaaIHWEy

22/01/25

Another award for Barton Court which recognises its commitment as a whole school to support resilience and emotional wellbeing. Find out more: https://t.co/bAWuAygr0R pic.twitter.com/Beadoq93zf

06/01/25

Barton Court recently celebrated the academic achievements of its students at their Awards Evening. Find out more at: https://t.co/avvlgxcO2C pic.twitter.com/dyp2BqUi8L

26/11/24

The Charles Dickens School is looking for a Cover Supervisor to join the team in Broadstairs. This role would suit someone who wants to support teaching & learning in a school. Find out more: https://t.co/9tksnWoxMW pic.twitter.com/7KDQFdUcfo

25/11/24

It's that time of year again when we are looking for raffle prizes for our Christmas Fayre on 11 December! If you have something you can donate, please email office.org with details. All money raised will go towards the 4 School Charities... pic.twitter.com/Ungy4Ivuu8

04/11/24

Barton Court Academy Trust is looking for two experienced Finance professionals to join the team based in Canterbury. Find out more: https://t.co/OpFLBWknFi… and https://t.co/fTm0yd4vSG pic.twitter.com/ET6b03Wibs

30/09/24

BCGS recently invited the in to speak to our Year 7 - 10 and Year 12 students. They delivered their ‘Think Differently’ School Programme, and discussed issues around vaping, smoking, alcohol, cannabis and Class A drugs. Find out more at: https://t.co/6LiDjmgUqE pic.twitter.com/6mju1UAzxG

10/09/24

Looking for a grammar school for your child in September 2025? Have you considered Barton Court Grammar School in the heart of Canterbury? Visit this October: https://t.co/FIClCbqcLK pic.twitter.com/SyHHCFGujk

22/08/24

Barton Court Grammar School students are celebrating today with a great set of GCSE results. Find out more at: https://t.co/NTaStXRzuo pic.twitter.com/Kx6MX00gsf

12/07/24

During the last Enrichment Day at Barton Court Grammar School, students took part in an exciting day of employer encounters. Find out more @ https://t.co/SEqkSDDBYG pic.twitter.com/nfyc5d6GTV

12/07/24

Take a look at the fantastic Art work from students at Barton Court Grammar School... https://t.co/JA0WeRy0oK pic.twitter.com/Dl3zhZ9nwP

12/07/24

Y12 students recently visited The Royal Society to explore the very latest advances in Science and accessed over 300 scientists at the forefront of their field. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the science shaping our future with the people making it happen. pic.twitter.com/np0mkiSV19

11/07/24

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25/06/24

BCGS is proud to be open to pupils from all backgrounds. To support this, we work in partnership with Atom Learning who provides students that are eligible for Pupil Premium with free online learning and 11+ exam preparation. Visit: https://t.co/3T94oJhqB2 pic.twitter.com/3edojrjtYb

25/06/24

On 4 May, Barton Court hosted the largest post-COVID chess tournament, adult or junior, in East Kent... the Kent Megafinal. Read more at: https://t.co/1a0Fk5vSm5 pic.twitter.com/juUO1cfOMd

25/06/24

Year 5 Students enjoyed another Taster Morning at BCGS. Read more about it at: https://t.co/wexSF7E8XL pic.twitter.com/ICotF8UH5I

25/06/24

83 of our Year 10 Biology students took part in this year’s UKBC Biology Challenge and competed against 45,400 students across the country. Find out how the students did at https://t.co/DUdXjN3sxh pic.twitter.com/y93QXuD7A3

09/05/24

Late in March, students enjoyed our latest careers fair. Thank you to the local businesses and course providers for coming along to inspire our students. Read about the event at: https://t.co/QGVstdWTw4 pic.twitter.com/4d8FyqTefK

06/03/24

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12/12/23

Thank you to Abbie from , one of our school charities, for coming in last week to talk to our students about the work they do. We are looking forward to continuing to raise lots of money to support their cause. pic.twitter.com/6fWGNjA7FO

Lead Teacher of Business Studies - TLR2c (£3,017)

Type of Position:Head of Department
Subject:Business Studies
Salary:UPS/MPS + TLR2c
Start Date:September 2023
Closing Date: Monday 20 February 2023 @ 9am

The Trust

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.


It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted in June 2019 and is a rapidly improving school. Barton Manor Free School, is an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022.

For September 2022, the Governors wish to appoint a highly qualified Lead Teacher of Business Studies. This offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very good school (Ofsted Good with many outstanding features, Feb 2020). This role would suit an enthusiastic candidate considering their first Lead Teacher role or a more experienced professional looking to further their expertise.The ability to teach up to L3 BTEC is essential.

The School is committed to excellence in professional development and is an accredited “Thinking School” with a strong reputation for high academic standards, a caring and supportive ethos and a commitment to professional development.  The School has dedicated and supportive staff, well-behaved, motivated students and a thriving Sixth Form. An extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons throughout the year and other benefits offered by BCAT and Kent Rewards.

Early applications are encouraged and we retain the right to fill the vacancy before the deadline date.

This post carries a TLR 2c (£3,017) additional payment.  

Deadline:  Monday 20 February 2023 @ 9am

In accordance with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.

The Trust is committed to professional development and has enthusiastic and supportive staff with well-behaved, motivated students and a thriving Sixth Form at BCGS. An extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons, Kent Rewards Scheme amongst others offered throughout the year.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Barton Court Grammar 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 check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. 

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.