Geography Teacher

Pay Range:          ECT/MPR/UPR

Position Start Date:  1st September 2022

Contract Type:     Full-time

Contract Term:   Permanent 

Application Close:     12th June 2022 

We are looking for a Geography teacher who believes in building strong relationships with students, is passionate about their subject and is willing to go the extra mile to support pupils in being successful. Applicants will be ambitious, enthusiastic, and highly motivated teachers, determined to achieve the highest standards for the students that they teach. You would be expected to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences to all students across key stage 3 and 4. The successful applicant will be able to provide students with the skills and confidence to develop their geographical skills and knowledge.

Why William Edwards School?

William Edwards is a large, successful, harmonious and thriving mixed 11-16 comprehensive school. Pupil outcomes across the school are historically strong. However, life at William Edwards is about so much more than just GCSE outcomes. We are proud of our national reputation for sport, the arts are extremely strong and we are proud to boast the largest Duke of Edinburgh Award cohort in the East of England. The school has a national reputation for sport and some of the best sporting facilities of any school in the country including an 8 court sports hall, fitness centre, 2 gymnasiums and a large playing field. GCSE PE results are strong. We are one of only a small number of secondary schools nationally to hold both the Artsmark Platinum and the Youth Sports Trust Gold Award for our work in these diverse fields.

Following the school’s most recent inspection in May 2019, Ofsted said that “pupils who spoke to inspectors were effusive about their experience in school” and we are delighted that our recent inspection captured our considerable strengths in teaching, pastoral care, behaviour, pupil support and curriculum. We are pleased that these 'cornerstones' of high quality education remain strong at the school.

 Why SWECET? 

This is an exciting time to join SWECET.  2020 will see the Trust grow to 6 schools with the opening of the new Orsett Heath Academy which will grow to accommodate 1200 pupils and will work in close partnership with the neighbouring William Edwards School.  SWECET is a realistic and forward-thinking Trust which genuinely values its workforce. 

In return for their dedication to achieving our vision, we offer our colleagues:

• The support of an experienced Headteacher;

• A supportive and friendly work environment;

• Becoming part of a growing organisation;

• Full and comprehensive induction with training and tailored pathways for individual career progression;

• Competitive salaries;

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;

• A two week October half term; and 

• Reduced gym membership at a Trust school.

Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please Email recruitment@swecet.org

Please return your letter of application and completed form to:

 HR Department

c/o William Edwards School

Stifford Clays Road

Grays

Essex

RM16 3NJ

Email recruitment@swecet.org

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring service.