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Geography Teacher (with KS4 responsibility)

Geography Teacher (with KS4 responsibility)

Oaks Park High School

Sutton

  • £29,000 - £45,000 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January/April 2022
Apply by:
17 November 2021

Job overview

Geography Teacher (with KS4 responsibility) 

Outer London Pay Scale £29k - £45k (Main/Upper Pay Range) with TLR 2.1

Required for January/April 2022. 

We are looking for an inspiring teacher of Geography to join our department at Oaks Park High School and be responsible for the overall provision of Geography within Key Stage 4.

Geography at Oaks Park High School offers an inspiring and dynamic curriculum to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. We are proud to have a high uptake at GCSE and a growing number of students at A Level. 

Both examination groups follow the Edexcel specifications. At Key Stage 3 we aim to have schemes of work that are constantly evolving to ensure they are current, and are well suited to the needs of our learners. 

Fully resourced banks of materials are available to use to support lesson planning. The department have three dedicated teaching classrooms, a set of Chromebooks for use and an established group of teachers who are enthusiastic and keen to support one another.

As a department we are keen to offer international trips in the future and have been looking into Iceland and Italy as potential destinations. We would be keen to support successful candidates in running trips that add value to our pupils and to their own professional development.

You will be both ambitious and committed to teaching Geography and strive to bring out the best in our students and promote success in the department. 

What we can offer you:

• You will be joining a school where staff share best practice so that our standard of teaching and support is both high quality and continually developing

• You will be teaching in your own classroom area with access to specialist facilities and up to date technology

• You will benefit from a programme of training and development

• You will be part of the team with colleagues who are supportive and welcoming

• You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues at our sister school, Cheam High School

• On-site car parking

• A laptop – for ease of working

• Two-week October half term

• Opportunity to work in an award-winning building, bordering Green Belt land.

The successful candidate will be:

• Ambitious for young people and for themselves

• Keen to continually develop their practice, with a collaborative approach

• An enthusiastic teacher who can motivate and challenge students.

You will be required to:

• Inspire and support our students across all key stages.

• Use a range of assessment strategies to provide targeted and directed feedback

• Be inspired by reading and researching new pedagogy on learning and teaching

• Be creative and reflective in the planning of lessons and schemes of works

• Have the skills to form excellent working relationships with all individuals.

Our school is situated in Carshalton, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and a short distance from Sutton, Merton, Croydon and Kingston. The successful candidate will be provided with a laptop.

Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, below

Applications must be sent to recruitment@oaksparkhigh.org.uk,  using the application form (below)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th November at 9.00am

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.


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About Oaks Park High School

We are still accepting job applications

Please note that we are still actively recruiting for key positions starting in September 2024. We endeavour to be flexible with our interview / assessment arrangements and would like to thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.

BE PART OF THE OAKS PARK HIGH SUCCESS STORY

Oaks Park High is a rapidly improving secondary school set in extensive grounds in the London Borough of Sutton.  The school has recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted:

"This is a welcoming school. Pupils are happy here. They speak positively about how much the school has improved over time. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils achieve well."

The school is part of the Cheam Academies Network Trust which is committed to promoting the highest standards of local education.

You will be joining a team of brilliant people who are passionate about helping our students thrive and achieve the very best they can. Every member of staff -  from our friendly receptionists to the dedicated leadership team - works tirelessly to support our students, their families and their colleagues.

The leadership team has put in place a substantial professional development programme to encourage staff to flourish and progress.  This includes a bespoke teaching and learning package, the support of a specialist mentoring and coaching group, and opportunities for cross-Trust department collaboration.   Additionally all staff are supported by a wellbeing team which actively seeks opportunities to improve staff experience and offer support if needed.

Leaders consider staff workload and wellbeing. Staff feel supported and appreciate the training opportunities provided, including those offered by the Trust.

The school is expanding its Year 7 intake again in September 2024 and is excited to be able to offer a range of teaching and support staff vacancies, to ensure we have the best possible infrastructure in place for our students to support this expansion.

Our school is situated in Carshalton, a short walk from Carshalton Beeches train station,  30 minutes from London Victoria by train and served by Bus routes from Sutton, Croydon and Morden.

We can offer you:

  • An excellent CPD programme, including in house instructional coaching
  • Opportunities for cross Trust working
  • A behaviour for learning system supported buy an experienced Pastoral Support Team
  • A well-being support team
  • A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme

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