Teacher of Psychology and RE
Smithills School
Bolton
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- As soon as possible or by negotiation
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2018
Job overview
SMITHILLS SCHOOL
Smithills Dean Road, Bolton BL1 6JS
Tel: 01204 842382 Fax: 01204 467201
“Academic Excellence. Rich in Opportunity”
11-16 Mixed Comprehensive NOR: 900
Principal: Mr Mike Sidebottom
Teacher of Psychology/RE MPS/UPS
To Cover a Maternity leave
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and well-qualified teacher of Psychology and RE. The post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join an excellent, supportive and well-resourced team of specialist staff who are strongly committed to improving standards. The successful candidate will be required to teach Psychology and RE to students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 and 4.
We offer:
· An excellent environment for learning
· Great sport facilities including pool and gym, with a well-kept campus set in beautiful surroundings to the north of Bolton.
· Delightful, ambitious, caring and well-motivated students with a strong work ethic
· An experienced and expert team of year leaders, tutors and support staff
Smithills was a Specialist Performing Arts College from 2003 to 2013 and although the nature of Specialist Colleges has changed, our strong commitment to Performance, Music and Art remains as strong as ever. Our World Championship bands continue to captivate audiences both in this country and abroad. Academic excellence is, however, at the heart of everything we do and we are achieving that without damaging the extraordinarily rich opportunities our students have here.
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Smithills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Further details and application forms available direct via TES or the HR Administrator at school or visit the school website: www.smithillsschool.net
Please return application forms electronically to Mrs L Muller at HR@smithillsschool.net
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 5th February 2018
Attached documents
About Smithills School
Smithills School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Bolton, Lancashire. There are approximately 1200 students at the school, between the ages of 11-16.
Smithills School converted to academy status in 2014 and is a member of the ConcertED multi-academy trust and the Bolton Learning Alliance.
Headteacher
Miss C Dewse
Values and vision
Smithills School wants to provide students the skills, knowledge, confidence and self- respect to grow into successful and active members of society. The school hopes for pupils to achieve their academic potential in a stimulating learning environment and stresses the importance of prioritising pupil's welfare and happiness. The secondary school has six core values: ambition, stewardship, positivity, involvement, resilience and empathy, and implements them in day to day life. Community is important to Smithills School and it wants parents and staff to work together to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all students. The school’s motto is: Academic Excellence: Rich in Opportunity”. Smithills School offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to expand their interests and learn new skills, including music lessons, sports clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Ofsted
“The school is successfully promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Students learn about British values, and the school is a tolerant and harmonious institution. Many pupils enjoy opportunities to take part in extra-curricular performing arts activities.”
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