Teacher of History
Downlands Community School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2023
Job overview
11 – 16, mixed, NOR 1230
Learning is at the heart of everything we do
Teacher of History
Permanent Full-time
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range
Required from 1st September 2023
Are you passionate about your specialism and want all pupils to develop a love of Geography?
Do you want to work in a school that offers high quality professional development to teachers of all experience including ECTs?
This is an outstanding opportunity for a teacher with vision, energy and talent to join a thriving, successful and oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed, community school with an excellent reputation, set in an enviable location at the foot of the beautiful South Downs, just north of Brighton.
The post is suitable for an early career teacher or a more experienced teacher.
Downlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We offer a fantastic Private Healthcare package with Benenden Health, and can access a 30% discount on memberships at Freedom Leisure.
Shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. This is not part of the short listing process itself, and you will get a chance to address any issues of concern that some up during the search, at interview.
Closing date for applications: 09:00hrs on Monday 30th January 2023
An application form and further details can be downloaded from our website http://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk under “Information- Vacancies”
About Downlands Community School
Headteacher - Mark Wignall
Downlands Community School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary for students aged 11-16 in Hassocks, West Sussex at the foot of the beautiful South Downs, 6 miles north of Brighton. It is a state community school with a governing body of 15 volunteers. The school currently provides 1,200 secondary places when fully subscribed.
The school has undergone extensive renovation, with a state-of-the-art teaching block, IT rooms, Music Suite and Dance Studio. Headteacher Mark Wignall was appointed in September 2016. Our Amphitheatre opened in 2019 and offers the potential for multiple different uses, from outdoor lessons and school productions to rehearsal space for local amateur dramatics groups.
Values and vision
Downlands Community School places learning at the heart of everything that we do. It focuses on valuing the surrounding environment, preparing students for 21st-century society through innovation and creativity, and educating students socially and emotionally, while striving for self-improvement and exceeding expectations. The school's aims are supported by the Downlands Association, a group of staff and parents who raise funds through a range of different events.
Students benefit from extensive opportunities for sport and PE, with access to a gym, sports hall, astroturf football pitch, fitness suite and dance studio. The school is particularly proud of the extra-curricular activities offered, including music, chess, science, technology and creative arts clubs, English clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Ofsted report
“Staff cater for pupils’ needs very well. Relationships are strong and this enables pupils to thrive academically and personally. The academic curriculum is rigorous and challenging. It is enriched by provision for the arts and a strong programme of extra-curricular activities which further enhance pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural understanding.”
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