Teacher of Geography
Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- SEPTEMBER 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2018
Job overview
Hammersmith Academy, a new state-of-the-art Academy specialising in Creative & Digital Media and IT, is a truly comprehensive, fair-banded Academy where staff “are committed to getting the best outcomes for students”. We were judged to be a good school with many outstanding features by Ofsted in March 2017.
We’re always looking for top talent to join us at Hammersmith Academy. If you are a Subject teacher, Subject leader or looking for a Support role within an Academy then please apply today. If we do not have a position available when you apply, we will save your details for when a position opens and get in contact. Get in touch, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking to appoint a brilliant Geography teacher, who is passionate about their subject and is able to inspire others with that passion.
The successful candidate will possess:
- A good honours degree
- Good communication skills
- Strong team ethos
- The commitment to go the extra mile
- A strong belief in truly comprehensive education
Our Humanities department benefits from a wealth of subject expertise and exciting development pathways for all team members.
Hammersmith Academy offers:
- A bespoke CPD program for all staff and exciting career opportunities
- Excellent pastoral care
- An excellent reputation in the local community
- A dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff
- First-class facilities and resources
- A comprehensive staff wellbeing package
- Aspirational and hardworking students
- Strong parental engagement
This is an opportunity to become part of Hammersmith Academy at its most pivotal and exciting time.
We welcome applications from NQTs.
For further details visit our website www.hammersmithacademy.org to download an application form.
For general recruitment enquiries contact hr@hammersmithacademy.org
Closing date: Monday 19th February 2018
Interviews: To be held on either 22nd or 23rd February 2018
We are looking forward to welcoming potential candidates to our HA Recruitment Evening on Tuesday 20th February, 6- 7pm. If you are interested in attending please mention 'Recruitment evening' in your application.
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About Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.
Our Vision
To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.
Our Values
We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.
We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.
We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.
HA learners demonstrate:
- Pride and Commitment
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Community participation
- Honesty and Reliability
- Respect and Integrity
- Confidence and Independence
Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.
It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.
Staff benefits:
The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:
- Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
- Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
- Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
- Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
- Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
- A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
- Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
- Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
- Membership of the National College
- In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager
Living Wage
Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Investors in people
Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.
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