Teacher of Geography
Abbeyfield School
NN4 8BU
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Geography
MPS/UPS
Start-September 2018
Closing date for applications-Monday 5th February 2018
Interviews-w/c-5th February 2018
Abbeyfield School is an exciting place to work, we became an academy with Creative Education Trust in October 2012. This is a school of 1300 students between the ages of 11 and 19. We employ over 130 staff; this includes teaching, support and administration staff. Abbeyfield School is a good school (Ofsted May 2016) with a desire to become outstanding.
We invest in and value the development of all our staff with dedicated CPD training budgets and a friendly and supportive staff team. Abbeyfield School also offers all staff access to a Health Assistance Scheme and Childcare Vouchers.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Geography from September 2018, with the ability to teach across all key stages. The successful candidate will join an established Humanities Faculty which is seeking to further strengthen its position by developing exciting and innovative curriculum opportunities and delivery. The faculty has a strong track record of supporting and developing teachers new to the school.
Applications from NQTs are welcome as are those from more experienced teachers.
For this teaching post, we are looking to appoint someone who:
· Is a talented, dynamic and an ambitious teacher, who can ensure good progress for all pupils
· Can inspire high quality teaching and learning.
We can offer:
· Abbeyfield School can make a unique offer of high quality on site accommodation if required. Competitive rental rates and no travel costs offer a financial advantage to NQTs and teachers in the early stages of their teaching careers.
· A committed faculty team
· Encouragement for innovation and creativity
· A supportive and collaborative environment and the opportunity to achieve career development
For more information and to apply, please download an application form and job description from the Abbeyfield School website www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk. Completed applications should be returned for the attention of HR by post, to the main school address or via email to recruitment@abbeyfieldschool.org.uk. Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Nina Adams on nina.adams@abbeyfieldschool.org.uk or 01604 763616.
Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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About Abbeyfield School
Abbeyfield School, part of the Creative Education Trust, is an 11-18 school, predominately serving the South East of Northampton. Through teamwork and a shared desire to support and challenge every student in order for them to achieve their personal best we are building on the 2016 Ofsted ‘good’ judgement and the very pleasing recent outcomes. We have high expectations and aspirations of ourselves and of our students. Our Quality First Teaching Charter ensures a focus on high quality teaching and learning. Alongside academic achievement we place a very high value on students’ social and personal development, equipping them with the life and employability skills needed for successful adulthood.
The school has a wealth of facilities that underpin the wide curriculum including; state of the art theatre, science lecture theatre, dance studio, drama studio, super learning centre designed for collaborative teaching, fitness suite, sports field, netball courts, basketball courts, gym and a full size sports hall. In the last few years we have been at the forefront of curriculum innovation and now offer our students an extensive and relevant curriculum choice.
Our mission is to develop the full academic, personal and social potential of each individual student. The School has a growing reputation for success, with our school slogan "Ambitious to Achieve" proposed by one of our own Year 12 students and our 6 school values - Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Responsibility, Creativity and Independence formed from a staff and student vote . We have high expectations of our students and are an inclusive community and welcome all students from all backgrounds.
This Ambition and community spirit throughout the school led to our Northamptonshire Secondary School of the Year Award 2019 (Northamptonshire Education Awards).
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