Teacher of Humanities
Woodkirk Academy
Tingley, Wakefield
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2018
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a teacher willing to deliver more than one subject within the Humanities suite of Religious Education, History, Government and Politics and Geography. As we have a school based Sixth Form onsite, we are able to offer the option of A level teaching in most of these areas depending on the specialism of the successful candidate. Part time hours may be considered. All students study Geography, History and Religious Education at Key Stage 3. Religious studies is a core subject in Key Stage 4 and an optional GCSE. Also at Key Stage 4 all students study either Geography or History. Government and Politics is introduced at Key Stage 5 alongside Geography and History.
To succeed in the role you will have:
• A degree, or equivalent experience, with a teaching qualification (or about to qualify)
• A strong track record of outstanding teaching, with first class classroom management skills
• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills
• A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues
• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds
• A clear commitment to improving your own and others’ performance through effective continuous professional development.
Woodkirk Academy is a successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report quoted ‘‘the quality of care and quality of pastoral care and welfare arrangements are outstanding”.
Woodkirk enjoys an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices have allowed us to earn and retain Investors in People Gold Status - “People discuss their pride in working at Woodkirk; they describe it as the best place to work”.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk or by email recruitment@woodkirkacademy.com
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About Woodkirk Academy
Woodkirk is a well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-19 Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social, sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments.
We aim to provide a safe, happy and ordered environment, where all young people have the maximum opportunities to fully develop their individual skills and abilities. We try to ensure learning in all its various forms for all students, irrespective of ability and background.
The school is proud to reflect traditional values but we also employ the best of modern practice and teaching delivered by well qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our popularity and community standing continue to grow annually and are second to none in the locality.
Woodkirk is an exciting place to work and we welcome your interest in our school. We hope that you will choose to apply to become part of our community and start a long and productive partnership.
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