Teacher of Geography
Foxford Community School
Coventry
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2019
Job overview
Required for September 2019.
We require an imaginative, ambitious and resourceful teacher of Geography. For the right candidate, looking to progress their career there is the opportunity to lead the subject within our large Humanities Faculty.
Teaching could include to A level; GCSE and KS3.
The Humanities Faculty is one of the largest and most experienced in the school encompassing History; Geography; RE; Economics; Business and Psychology.
You will be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding in order that every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to progress and reach their full potential. We are dedicated to delivering a learning experience to all students which is stimulating and enjoyable, drawing from a wealth of extended learning environment and enrichment activities.
Foxford is an 11-18 vibrant, multi-cultural school which is known for its friendly and supportive ethos and its ambition to succeed. You will be joining Foxford Community School at an exciting time as we have recently become part of Castle Phoenix Trust. The Trust prides itself on being the kind of place people want to work where everyone recognises the buzz of excitement and togetherness, whatever stage they are at in their career. We invest in ensuring the quality of our relationships, fostering and building strong teams to share good and innovative practice, to promote learners’ achievements and to be the best that we can be.
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to flourish alongside supportive staff with a strong team ethos
• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff which continues with access to enriched professional development through a range of internal programmes
• Opportunities for progression, through our Teaching School Alliance, well established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders, with a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including our Aspiring Leaders, NPQML and NPQSL programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly.
• Access to personal profiling so that we can play to your strengths and understand how you can perform at your best
• A strong and effective admin team to enable you to concentrate on your teaching
• Opportunities to teach across all key stages
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition, through the Trust people strategy, and a range of benefits which include the provision of an iPad, the teachers’ pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, free parking and an employee discount scheme.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.
Visits and applications: The head teacher, Ruth Williamson, would be delighted to meet you and talk about the opportunity, please email aliw@foxford.coventry.sch.uk to book a visit.
Application packs are available to download on www.wmjobs.co.uk www.tes.co.uk or by email from Ali Wilkins, HR manager,aliw@foxford.coventry.sch.uk.
Completed forms are returnable to HumanResources@caludoncastle.co.uk
Application deadline: 9.00 am on Wednesday 24 April 2019
Attached documents
About Foxford Community School
- Foxford Community School
- Grange Road, Longford, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV6 6BB
- United Kingdom
Headteacher - Alison Gallagher
Foxford Community School joined the Castle Phoenix Trust in October 2018, who are committed to supporting the vision and values of the new headteacher. Foxford is a co-educational maintained secondary school situated in Longford, Coventry. The school is for students aged 11-18 and features a sixth form with capacity for 200 students.
The new headteacher started at Foxford in October 2020 including new recruits to her leadership team. They are passionate about ensuring all students have a good education. At Foxford we are extremely proud of our school and our students which study here. Students develop into confident young adults who are committed to preparing for their future career and study choices. Foxford is an inclusive school that focuses on the serious business of achievement for all students. The leadership team and staff have very high expectations for all students in terms of behaviour, progress and outcomes. Foxford nurtures respect, responsibility, reflectiveness and collaboration. Above all, students will move forward in life as kind, resilient, confident individuals who are equipped to make a positive contribution, anywhere in the world.
Foxford offers an abundance of exciting enrichment opportunities for students to explore in sport, enterprise, music, community engagement and cultural opportunities. Staff believe it is their responsibility to provide students with an outstanding education that nurtures their talents, interests and aspirations. In partnership with parents, the community and the Castle Phoenix Trust, a memorable experience for the students will be delivered which will lead to happy, inspiring individuals who are equipped to face their future aspirations and challenges.
Staff within Foxford are inspirational, dedicated to delivering a rich curriculum and programme of activities which will challenge students to explore ideas for themselves. Whether engaged in learning in the classroom, or through musical, artistic, sporting, enterprise or charitable activities, Foxford students are constantly encouraged to connect with the wider world, embracing new experiences to build their confidence - a ‘can do’ attitude can be seen and heard around the school.
Enjoy exploring our website and please contact us if you wish to find out more about our exciting journey.
https://www.foxfordschool.co.uk/
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