Head of Geography
Becket Keys Church of England Secondary School
Brentwood, Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS Fringe Area (TLR 2)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
It is an exciting time at Becket Keys Church of England School (Outstanding, 2014). We are working hard to build upon the GCSE successes of our founding cohort (see below) to ensure our next cohort get their best possible results in 2018, whilst also establishing our new 6th Form into its second year.
Due to a promotion of our current Head of Geography, we are now seeking an inspirational teacher to lead our ambitious, successful and hard-working Geography team. If you can support the department in delivering rigorous Geography teaching right from the first days in Year 7, through to KS4 and onto A-Level, we want to hear from you.
The appointee will be committed to our high expectations and core values – we welcome applications from teachers irrespective of their faith or lack of it. However, we ask for applicants to appreciate and respect the beliefs of others and have strong moral principles.
Staff will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme and laptop.
For further information about our school, please visit our website at www.becketkeys.org. Please email us at vacancies@becketkeys.org if you would like to discuss this role further. Visits are encouraged, so please email us for details of our forthcoming tours.
Relocation packages are available.
GCSE Results 2017:
Progress 8: +0.13
Attainment 8: 50.48 (National Average: 44.24)
% Achieving grade 5 or above in English and Mathematics: 54% (National Average 39%)
% Achieving Ebacc at Grade 5 or Above: 38% (National Average 20%)
To Apply
Please complete both our application form and equalities monitoring form and email it with a personal statement to vacancies@becketkeys.org.
Becket Keys is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date:
Noon, Friday, 2nd February 2018.
Please apply promptly as interviews will held as soon as possible.
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About Becket Keys Church of England Secondary School
- Becket Keys Church of England Secondary School
- Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood
- Essex
- CM15 9DA
- United Kingdom
Becket Keys Church of England School is situated in Brentwood, Essex. This town is in a semi-rural setting and is just under half an hour to London by train. The area has excellent transports links via the M25, A12 and A127 road network. Brentwood is a great place to base yourself in order to enjoy Essex and the surrounding countryside and the excitement of London.
Becket Keys offers a high quality education in a caring, Christian environment in which each student is known, valued and encouraged to achieve his/her individual potential. We are committed to outstanding academic performance and to fostering a love of learning in our students.
At Becket Keys:
Our students
- Act responsibly and respectfully
- Aim high in life and learning
- Engage with and contribute to the local community
Our staff
- Support all students to achieve their greatest academic potential
- Provide a nurturing environment where students and their individual learning needs are known by all
- Encourage parental engagement
We place emphasis on all members of our community co-operating with others considerately and honestly, promoting the understanding that with rights come responsibilities.
We recognise the hard work and commitment shown by our staff and as well as competitive salaries, all our teachers have professional development opportunities individually tailored to where they are in their careers. Newly Qualified Teachers are supported with a programme run by members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Staff are provided with tea and coffee during the day when required and have the use of a designated staff room. We welcome staff to eat with our students in our restaurant at lunch time where our catering partners prepare delicious meals every day.
If you are looking for a positive atmosphere and a great place to work then look no further than Becket Keys!
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