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Geography Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Geography Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Croydon

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Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
12 November 2018

Job overview

Geography Teacher (Maternity Cover)

An outstanding opportunity for a teacher of Geography to start from 1 December 2018 on a maternity contract. 

We wish to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and motivated teacher who has a passion for learning.  In Geography we offer students a pathway from Year 7 to Year 13 through KS3 curriculum, GCSEs  A’ Levels.  Over 1000 students on roll and a small and growing Sixth Form

• A strong belief in the professional development of all staff

• A very good reputation with parents / carers and the community  

• A commitment to continuous improvement   We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include: 

• A great work / life balance

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Staff Mentoring 

• Staff car park on site 

• A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school  Shirley High 

School is a highly successful, mixed 11 – 18 secondary school with approximately 1000 students on role located on a fabulous ‘leafy’ site on the outskirts of Croydon with excellent transport links.    

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   

More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk    

You can also find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shirleyhighschool/  Application pack and more information:  to be downloaded from our website.  

Closing date:  Monday 12 November 2018  

Shirley High School is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales.  Company No. 7837778 Registered Office:  Shirley High School, Shirley Church Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 5EF

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About Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Shirley High School is a proud, multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with over 1,000 students benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings.  Along with our clear vision and values, we to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all of our students can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue through living the values that underpin our school. We teach our students to display compassion, creativity, relentless drive, resilience, high aspirations and, at all times, to be respectful. We strive for excellence through a broad curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and aim to develop both students and staff equally in and out of the classroom.

As a school, we are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage and more importantly enjoy education. Our curriculum is designed to be diverse, modern and ambitious. Our curriculum supports all students to be successful global citizens with the skills, knowledge and confidence to have a positive impact on our community. Inclusion is at the heart of our curriculum and it recognises our vibrant, culturally rich and diverse cohort. We understand and value the power of education and have taken great strides over the last 12 months to rebuild and redesign our teaching and learning expectations. Shirley is a dynamic school focused on solutions that bring out the best in all within our community.

Please take the time to browse our website - www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

T Myton - Principal

View Shirley High School Performing Arts College’s latest Ofsted report

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