Teacher of Sociology
The Beacon School
Banstead
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (fringe)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2018
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2017
Job overview
We are seeking an inspirational Teacher of Sociology to join our energetic school which has a core purpose of striving for exceptional learning. We achieved our first round of GCSE results in 2017 and are excited by the opportunities and rewards of this subject. This is an area of significant growth for the school.
This is strong career move for a new or established teacher. Joining us, you will receive:
● excellent professional development
● a strong induction to our provision and systems
● mentoring from an experienced colleague
Our focus is to ensure the subject continues to improve levels of student attainment and inspire young people to become passionate about Sociology with GCSE and A-Level groups from Years 9 to 13.
The school has a developed provision with academic express streams and a strong house system. All students in year 7 and 8 take part in enrichment activities and there are many opportunities for student trips and events. A two week October half term builds flexibility for staff into this programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that focuses relentlessly on raising standards and invests in the development of both staff and students. In March 2017, we were graded as being a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted and we have a clear mission to be Outstanding by 2020.
We proudly serve our local community, attracting students from a wide range of backgrounds and are part of GLF Schools, which is a supportive family of 27 schools. Successful candidates will have exceptional career development opportunities as a colleague in this group.
For an informal discussion about the post, please call Paul Cuthbert, Deputy Headteacher.
For more information about the role, please visit the school website or contact the central GLF Recruitment Team
Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 10 October 2017
We reserve the right to call candidates to interview prior to application deadline or withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
References may be requested upon receipt of your application, so please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interview date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About The Beacon School
I am proud to be Headteacher at The Beacon and I feel privileged to be able to work each day with such exceptional students and staff. I am excited to be able to lead the school on the next chapter of its journey towards excellence.
We are a dynamic and vibrant community where everyone is individually valued. Our aim as a school is to provide a world-class education where students can fulfil their potential and grow into happy, kind and well-rounded individuals. We strive for students to develop their resourcefulness, and resilience, accept responsibility and be challenged to take risks in order to learn and succeed.
We want all students to achieve the best possible qualifications, so that as many doors as possible are open to them in the future. Equally, we are also committed to our students gaining key skills that prepare them for life in the 21st century and for them to become passionate about life-long learning beyond the classroom.
We have high expectations of each other and recognise that everyone learns differently. We expect our students to work hard and behave well both inside and outside of the classroom. Our values of Endeavour, Kindness, Community, Ambition and Integrity are at the core of everything we do and we will continually look for ways to improve each day.
We have high ambitions for our students and believe they only have one chance at school. We believe it is our job to work together as staff and parents to support, motivate, guide and challenge each one of them in order for them to become the best they possibly can be.
Please come and visit us and take the opportunity to talk to me, our staff and most importantly our students who are great ambassadors for the school and will explain what life is like at The Beacon
I look forward to welcoming you to our school.
James Grant Duff
Headteacher
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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