Teacher of Geography
Paignton Academy
Torbay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 29 June 2022
Job overview
PAIGNTON ACADEMY
BAY EDUCATION TRUST
11-16 Academy NOR 1456
TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY
0.6 - PART TIME
FROM SEPTEMBER 2022
INITIALLY 1 YEAR WITH POTENTIAL OF PERMANENT
The Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of geography to deliver high quality lessons from September 2022. If you are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences, then we want to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy as we seek additional teachers to meet rapidly increasing student numbers. September saw the completion of a new purpose-built, state of the art, 2 story mathematics accommodation at the Waterleat Road campus to house additional students. Two other recent capital projects costing in excess of £4 million pounds have just been completed.
The Geography department is a friendly and innovative team and the successful candidate will have the capacity to be both an outstanding geography teacher and an enthusiastic and dynamic team member. The department enjoys excellent facilities and provides its staff with a supportive, forward thinking environment with plenty of opportunities for professional development. These range from our extensive ECT programme through to leadership progression opportunities within Paignton and across the Trust.
The successful candidate will be confident teaching geography from Key Stage 3 to GCSE and have a high level of subject expertise. They will work alongside other geography staff to plan, develop and deliver an engaging curriculum that achieves the best possible outcomes for all students
Paignton Academy forms part of Bay Education Trust, a small Academy Trust comprising of three schools. The Trust was set up on 1st December 2014 to further develop the collaborative work across all three schools. The Academy is situated in Torbay and is part of the beautiful English Riviera. It is within easy reach of stunning beaches with golden sands, rolling countryside and Dartmoor. It is also only a short drive away, via the new South Devon link road, from the historic city of Exeter and its surrounding areas.
We welcome applications from high quality practitioners to join Paignton Academy. The successful candidate should have Qualified Teacher status and have an up-to-date knowledge of developments in geography. The post would equally suit an Early Careers Teacher or experienced teacher.
‘Teachers are motivated and committed to improving their practice.’
‘Good conduct is the hallmark of the school. Pupils are respectful to their teachers and so good relationships result’ ‘Teachers feel valued and well-motivated’ Ofsted
Prospective candidates are very welcome to visit or make contact for an informal chat.
Applications should be sent to the Personnel Department of Bay Education Trust (relevant email address on the website) by midday Wednesday 29th June 2022.
To access the Candidate Information, Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please visit www.bayeducationtrust.org
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for this post.
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About Paignton Academy
At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.
We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.
‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Osfted July 2022
Click here to learn more about our school and our vision
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has been ranked as the highest performing trust in the South East and in the top 15 academy trusts in England, out of more than 100. – 2020 DfE report
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