Geography Teacher
Townley Grammar School
Bexleyheath, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Outer London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 February 2018
Job overview
Salary: Outer London
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: April or September 2018
NQT's Considered: Yes
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the top performing schools in Bexley as Geography Teacher.
Townley Grammar School is a multicultural girls' selective school with specialism in Performing and Visual Arts with Mathematics and Computing.
Rated as Outstanding by OFSTED in November 2015, some of the key findings are:
- Teaching is outstanding. Teachers are passionate about their subjects, have high expectations and excellent subject knowledge. They support the leadership of the academy in its ambitious vision of success and the very best for all pupils
- The Headteacher and senior leaders are relentless in their drive for the very best outcomes for pupils at the academy.
- Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the academy site. They are polite and engaging. They fully appreciate what the academy offers them and have excellent attitudes to learning.
Requirements
This is an exciting opportunity to teach well motivated pupils in an oversubscribed school of 1500 with a thriving co-educational sixth form of over 400. Our students are bright, articulate and engaging.
We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational teacher of Geography to join a well-resourced, highly skilled and successful department which is part of the Humanities cluster. Geography is taught as a discrete subject to all students in key stages 3 and 4 and is also a popular subject in key stage 5.
Ability to teach Geography at all KS3, KS4 and KS5 is essential.
The ability to teach the physical section/aspects of the course to A2 would be an advantage.
The school offers a full induction programme for all new members of staff with excellent professional development opportunities.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 18th February 2018, Interviews in week commencing 19th February 2018.
The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The School operates a no smoking policy
Attached documents
About Townley Grammar School
Who we are
Townley Grammar School is one of the selective schools in the Bexley London Borough. The school, which was founded in 1937, has over the years established a tradition of academic excellence and is a lively, caring community of which we are justly proud. At Townley education is a creative process. We have a learning community which encourages academic, emotional and physical confidence. Our students are inspirational learners who have the courage to take risks and the wisdom to learn from their mistakes.
Our reputation is built on the dignity, responsibility and self esteem of all members of our community. Townley students develop the qualities of Confidence, Resilience, Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Spirit, Social conscience and the ability to inspire.
We work to fulfil individual potential through providing outstanding teaching, rich opportunities for learning, and encouragement and support for each student.
The School is situated very close to Bexleyheath Town Centre and is well served by Public Transport, being on several bus routes. There is also convenient access from Bexley and Bexleyheath Stations.
Working for us
Excellent CPD & Outstanding Teacher Programme • Childcare Voucher Scheme • Use of School Gym facilities • Family Friendly Policies • Reduced Rate for Facilities Hire • Pension Scheme
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