Teacher of Citizenship

Job Title: Teacher of Citizenship

Start Date: September 2019

Salary: MPR/UPR 

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract until 31st August 2020

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Citizenship who is dedicated and keen to join our hard working, approachable and supportive Citizenship team.  The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with high expectations and they should possess the imagination, energy and skill to help craft their curriculum.  They will have the ability to motivate and inspire staff and pupils alike and possess the necessary drive and determination to further improve an already successful department.

Reddish Vale High School has recently become part of South Manchester Learning Trust, forming a partnership with Altrincham College of Arts. The vision for the trust is to build a local, high achieving schools and college network to benefit communities across the South Manchester region.  The core values of the trust are based on respect; moral purpose; positivity; care for others; inclusivity and strength through partnership. Expressed simply, the trust is committed to personal growth and academic excellence for all students.

We are looking to appoint an excellent practitioner who is a passionate and dynamic teacher of Citizenship with the ability to teach across the age and ability range at KS3 and KS4, in particular demonstrating excellent knowledge of both law and politics to contribute to the GCSE citizenship course. The successful candidate will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful Citizenship department and should have the ability, drive and commitment to maintain and improve an already successful department. You should have:

• A real passion for  teaching and learning in Citizenship
• The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils along with the ability to manage behaviour
• Evidence of real measurable impact as a teacher (n/a for NQT’s)
• A willingness to contribute to the school and multi academy trust at all levels
• A willingness to be supportive of the Citizenship Department drive to enable all students to achieve their full potential.

We can offer:

• A friendly, supportive and hugely talented whole staff team
• A school with an exciting future and history of continuous improvement
• Outstanding and supportive leadership at all levels
• An inclusive learning ethos
• An opportunity to be at the heart of a new, emerging multi academy trust.

Applications from NQT’s are welcome.

If you feel you have the skills and drive to add to the Citizenship team and school as a whole please apply using the channels below. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please visit our website for further information www.reddish.stockport.sch.uk. Completed applications should returned to e.illingworth@reddish.stockport.sch.uk quoting the post title and your name in the subject line. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 8am Tuesday 29th January 2019

Interview date: w/c 4th February 2019

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.