Teacher of Geography
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Mitcham Surrey
- Salary:
- Teachers main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2018
Job overview
Geography Teacher
Inner London Scale – Teachers Main Pay Scale
Required for September 2018, a highly motivated and inspirational Geography Teacher
St Mark’s C of E Academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-18 academy situated in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. The school was rated Good with outstanding feature in its most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2017) and has much to celebrate. We are the first secondary school in London to be awarded the prestigious International Values Quality Mark in recognition of the manner in which our values of love, hope and trust permeate all our work, we have also been awarded the GOLD for CPD quality mark.
St. Mark’s is part of CfBT Schools Trust (CST) – a multi-academy trust of 11 primary and five secondary academies and free schools. CST is supported by Education Development Trust, an international education company that transforms lives by improving education around the world.
Geography is a key subject in the academy, taught through all key stages including A-level. Through your drive, dynamic approach and vision, you will aim to make an inspirational contribution as a central member of our team. We want you to bring the highest standards of teaching and learning to the high quality learning environment we have in the Humanities Department.
If you believe you have the vision and passion to work in an exciting, innovative Academy which is committed to further raising attainment, expectations and standards, we want to hear from you.
If you would like an informal conversation, or would like to visit St Mark’s prior to making an application for this key role, please contact The Head of Humanities, Scott Wallbank, at swallbank@stmarksacademy.org.uk
Please telephone or email for an application pack or see our website:
T: 020 8648 6627
F: 020 8640 8305
E: school@stmarksacademy.org.uk
W: www.stmarksacademy.com
Closing date: Friday 16th March 2018
Interviews: TBC
St Mark’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS Check). St Mark’s C of E Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, race, age, disability or marital status.
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About St Mark's Church of England Academy
- St Mark's Church of England Academy
- Acacia Road, Mitcham
- Surrey
- CR4 1SF
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
St Mark’s C of E Academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-18 academy situated in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. The school was inspected by Ofsted in February 2023 and remains consistently 'Good', with her majesty's inspectors determining that there is substantial evidence to demonstrate that the school could be re-graded to Outstanding, within the next 24 months.
The Academy really does have much to celebrate. We are the first secondary school in London to be awarded the prestigious International Values Quality Mark in recognition of the manner in which our values of love, hope and trust permeate all our work. ‘The school’s provision for the personal development and welfare of pupils is outstanding. It is highly enriching and supportive and focuses on ‘values in action’. Pupils are confident, thoughtful and articulate.’ (Ofsted 2017)
Our vision at St Mark’s is to raise the achievement and life chances of our students and to serve our community by providing access to a range of activities, first class resources and opportunities. As a Church of England Academy, we encourage development of our students’ moral and spiritual well-being as much as their academic success. We are inclusive of all faiths, as well as none, and support unity between different religions, cultures and beliefs.
All our students are individuals and every student is valued for their uniqueness and the skills and aptitudes they bring to the Academy. A key strength of St Mark's is the very aptitudes they bring to the Academy. A key strength of St Mark's is the very high quality relationships that exist between members of a highly diverse school community- the Academy has a strong set of values shared by all. The Academy is situated in extensive grounds in a pleasant green field location with first class resources for success. Our specialisms in Science and Performing Arts support our students to develop confidence, understanding and skills in these areas and beyond into the broader curriculum.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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