Acting Subject Leader of Sociology
Chesham Grammar School
Chesham
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2017
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well qualified and experienced teacher of Sociology to join the school as Acting Subject Leader covering maternity leave. Sociology is a popular subject at A Level and many students go on to study the subject at top universities. The appointed person will need to be able to teach PRE to KS3.
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and popular co-educational grammar school with 1,260 students on roll (371 in the Sixth Form).
We are looking for:
- an ability to teach outstanding lessons across all key stages
- experience of raising attainment by challenging and inspiring students
- motivational skills to inspire colleagues and students
- excellent leadership and management skills.
We offer:
- motivated and high attaining learners
- commitment to professional development
- great support and team work
- superb teaching and staff facilities including leisure centre (staff package)
- on-site accommodation
- an opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty 30 minutes from London.
For an application pack or to request a pre-application visit please email hr@cheshamgrammar.org
Closing date for applications: Midday, 21 September 2017
Chesham 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.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Chesham Grammar School
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and highly sought after co-educational grammar school with 1,272 students on roll (396 in the Sixth Form).
The School covers a site of about 20 acres, encompassing Chesham Leisure Centre, and is classed as ‘within an area of outstanding natural beauty’. Chesham is in the Metropolitan Line and from there, or nearby Amersham, Central London is around 35 minutes away. It has an attractive High Street with a range of retail outlets.
Chesham Grammar School’s reputation is based on the highest academic standards. Pupils thrive in the balanced co-educational atmosphere and are encouraged to accept responsibility as individuals. Our rich cultural life allows pupils to express and develop the flair that will distinguish them as adults. We were awarded Humanities College status in 2007.
We have a highly developed pastoral system that actively offers support from Year 7 all the way through to University entrance. On top of the school’s academic focus, there is an awareness of the world outside. The pupils undertake many activities in the community and there are many opportunities for international involvement.
Ours is a school built upon friendship, mutual support and respect, with dedicated teachers who have a deep concern for the growth of each individual.
The school brochure will give you a more detailed view of life at Chesham Grammar School.
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