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Teacher of Ethics, Philosophy & Religion

Teacher of Ethics, Philosophy & Religion

Denton Community College

Tameside

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
6 June 2022

Job overview

Do you want to teach Religious Studies and Citizenship in a ‘Good’ school that prides itself on the support and development of all staff?

Denton Community College are looking to recruit a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Ethics, Philosophy & Religion. This is an exciting time for our college and we welcome applications from dynamic practitioners.

The ideal candidate will:

Be an enthusiastic and passionate teacher of religious studies and citizenship;

Be committed to continually improving their teaching and learning;

Be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses;

Have the belief that every student can be successful and the commitment to make this happen.

Have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of all of our students.

Experienced or newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply.

In return, we offer:

A professional, supportive and dynamic team;

A personalised approach to your continuing professional development;

A supportive and inclusive staff environment;

High quality, leadership development opportunities;

State of the art buildings and facilities.

College Values: The post holder will subscribe to and model the ideal that as stakeholders of Denton Community College we strive to ensure that all our work is characterised by the core values of COURTESY, EMPATHY, INCLUSION, INTEGRITY, RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY.

Denton Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Any job offer made to the successful candidate will be conditional upon the completion of satisfactory pre-appointment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check for roles involving regulated activity.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Steve Nixon on 0161 336 2219 or email s.nixon@dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk .

Further information and an Applicant Information Pack can be found in the Staff Vacancies area of our website www.dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk 

Please return the application form directly to the College using the recruitment email address, recruitment@dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk ensuring you complete the section on how you meet the Selection Criteria using no more than 1500 words. 

Closing date:  09:00am on 6th June 2022


Attached documents

About Denton Community College

Located in the town of Denton, Greater Manchester, Denton Community College is a co-educational secondary school with places for around 1,350 pupils aged 11-16. It was founded in 2010 after the merger of two local schools, Egerton Park Arts College and Two Trees Sports College.

In 2012, having previously been spread across two sites, the school opened a brand-new purpose-built site.

Acting Headteacher

Mr Donald Cumming

Values and vision

With a comprehensive ethos, Denton Community College strives to improve the life chances of every student, regardless of ability or background. The school provides a dynamic and deep curriculum, with the intention of ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to explore a subject they enjoy.

The secondary school aims to create good citizens as well as good students. The importance of community, responsibility and respect is stressed at all levels of the school.

Motto

Our School motto of ‘INSPIRE, ASPIRE, PERFORM’ unites us and underpins everything we do at Denton Community College. This expression forms our ethos, drives our curriculum and reminds us of our common goal to ensure all students reach their full potential.

We see it as a privilege to be entrusted with the education of young people and understand that every child is different. As an inclusive centre for learning, we never lose sight of this and are adaptable, flexible and creative with our provision.

We recognise that every child that passes through our door forms part of the future of our school, our wider community and the wider world.

Ofsted report

View Denton Community College's latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed