Teacher of Geography
Boroughbridge High School
North Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 18 May 2021
Job overview
Vacancy: Teacher of Geography
Contract: 0.5FTE
Contract Term: Permanent
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who is seeking a role in a school where ‘Aspiration for all’ is always at the forefront of students’ learning? A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Boroughbridge High School for a part time teacher of Geography to join our supportive and friendly team.
We require an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Geography to teach Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated about teaching and learning and committed to continuing to raise the standards of our successful Geography department. You will work closely with the Head of Department, Cathy Bauwens.
This is an exciting time to join the school as our results improve year on year and, in 2019, our P8 score was ‘above average’. We are determined to continue to improve for the good of our students and have introduced a Climate for Learning strategy incorporating Rewards and Behaviour for Learning which is based upon the positive relationships between staff and students. The successful applicant will be a huge part in the next phase of the development of our school.
It's also an exciting time to join the Geography Department as there is a high take up at GCSE and the Department is currently undergoing a KS3 curriculum review to develop further opportunities for active learning. There is also a strong commitment to ensuring that fieldwork is an integral part of the curriculum.
In return for your hard work and dedication to our school we can offer you a range of benefits. As an employee of Boroughbridge High School you will be entitled to our range of rewards on the NYCC ‘Everybody Benefits’ scheme. As a school we will also strive to support you though your professional development.
Boroughbridge High School is an 11-18 Maintained LA School with 451 students on roll. We are federated with King James’s School Knaresborough with whom we share Sixth Form provision. The school serves a largely rural catchment area, including the attractive market town of Boroughbridge, and drawing some students from the city of Ripon. The school is in a great location and within easy reach of York, Harrogate, Ripon and Leeds.
Application forms and further details are available from the school website www.boroughbridgehigh.com
Completed application forms should be returned via email to vacancies@boroughbridgehigh.com and should be marked for the attention of W Firth.
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact the Head of Geography, Cathy Bauwens, on cbauwens@boroughbridgehigh.com
Closing Date for Applications: Midday Tuesday 18th May 2021.
Interviews: W/b 24th May 2021
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment'.
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About Boroughbridge High School
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- Boroughbridge High School
- Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, York
- North Yorkshire
- YO51 9JX
- United Kingdom
At Boroughbridge High School, our belief in ‘Aspiration for all’ means that our students are at the heart of our decision making. We know that students are successful when they are safe and happy as is demonstrated in our exam results and wide range of destinations.
With almost 470 students, we serve the community of Boroughbridge and the surrounding area, which gives our school a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. We feel like a family and, as such, we know our students well making Boroughbridge High School a good place to work and learn. We strive to ensure that all students leave our school, not only with the qualifications they need to access the next stage of their education or career of choice, but with the skills and confidence to make an active contribution to the communities to which they belong.
We understand that this can only be achieved with excellent teaching and effective support through highly committed staff. Therefore, if you were to be successful, you would benefit from working as part of a supportive staff team with opportunities for personalised CPD both within school and beyond. Wider partnerships are important to us. We are federated with King James’s School, Knaresborough.
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