Humanities Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Bishop Stopford School
Kettering, Northamptonshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2018
Job overview
Are you looking to join an outstanding, highly supportive and forward thinking academy?
If so, Bishop Stopford School, Kettering, could be the ideal place for you.
The Opportunity
Teacher of Humanities covering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 History and RE.
1 Full Time Temporary Maternity Cover post required from September 2018.
Last year, in our Gold Investors in People assessment, our school was described as having “excellent leadership, teaching, pastoral care and continued investment in the professional development of a highly committed and hardworking staff”. It went on to say that “Staff are proud to work at the school”.
The person who is appointed to this post will be crucial to the next chapter of our story.
Your Career
Our philosophy is that, to continue to achieve excellence, we must invest in our staff. Your career development will be important to us. We offer bespoke learning opportunities for all. As one colleague commented: “I can honestly say that a single day does not go by when I don’t learn something”. Whatever your aspirations we will work with you to achieve them.
Our ethos
We have often been described as being a highly values driven organisation.
All that we do for our 1450 students and more than 200 staff is informed by our core values of Faith, Responsibility, Compassion, Truth and Justice. Even the environment of our school – the classrooms, the restaurant, the grounds - demonstrate that these core values affect every aspect of school life.
We very much look forward to receiving your application.
To apply for this position please download an application pack from the school website www.bishopstopford.com or contact Carolyn Robinson, Office Manager on crobinson@bishopstopford.com
The school has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Applications are welcomed by noon on Thursday, 3rd May 2018.
Interviews will take place on Friday, 11th May 2018
You are very welcome either to visit or to contact Jill Silverthorne (Headteacher) for an informal discussion (jsilverthorne@bishopstopford.com)
Attached documents
About Bishop Stopford School
Bishop Stopford School is an academy which has a long tradition of excellence. Over the years that Bishop Stopford School has existed in Kettering much has changed, but our purpose remains the same. We are interested in the development of the whole person, and enjoy seeing our students become confident, emotionally resilient and fulfilled individuals.
Our Common Purpose
Striving for the highest quality education with a strong Christian ethos.
Our Shared Aims
Challenging all students to achieve their full potential:
Academically - putting priority on learning with a focus on Information and Communications Technology;
Culturally- providing broad insight to the arts and an understanding of different lifestyles;
Spiritually - stimulating a sense of self awareness and the opportunity for exploring Christian faith;
Morally - encouraging good behaviour and a particular concern for truth and justice;
Socially - developing a School community based on shared values and a commitment to citizenship;
Physically - promoting a healthy lifestyle and offering a programme of sport and outdoor pursuits;
Preparing all students for adult Life and future learning.
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