KS3 Humanities (Geography) Teacher
Kingsway Park High School
Rochdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,917 - £38,633 + Recruitment & Retention £2,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2018
Job overview
KS3 Humanities(Geography) Teacher - Ref: S/GJ/5402/0052
The Governors at Kingsway Park High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Geography who has a real passion for their subject.
Until recently the Humanities subjects – History, Geography and RE were in a large Humanities Department. As a temporary arrangement there are now 3 discrete Humanities subjects that work closely together and share the same work area and learning environment. The facilities and resources are excellent.
This exciting new post is a crucial one with the capacity to work effectively across all 3 Humanities subjects at KS3 in order to raise standards, aspirations and attitudes towards the Humanities subjects. Ideally the candidate needs to be able to teach some KS3 Geography and/or History/RE.
The successful candidate will have a high quality induction programme and will be fully supported in their professional learning and development.
This post is suitable for someone wishing to broaden their Humanities experience. Ideally the ability to teach Geography would be a real strength. The successful candidate will mainly each KS3 Humanities (Geography and possibly some History and/or RE).
The role will involve raising aspirations, standards and attitudes in KS3 Humanities subjects and encouraging students to opt for a Humanities subject at KS4. If the successful candidate, at a later date, wishes to teach KS4 Geography that will be offered.
For an excellent or an experienced practitioner, a recruitment and retention allowance will be available.
To start September 2018
Please see our candidate information pack for further information about this role.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to ksmith@kingswaypark.org by 9.00 am on 19th April 2018.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring, background check and Childcare Disqualification Check.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.
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About Kingsway Park High School
- Kingsway Park High School
- Turf Hill Road, Turf Hill Road
- Lancashire
- OL16 4XA
- United Kingdom
Kingsway Park High School was established in 2010 and joined the Altus Education Partnership in February 2022. We are now a very popular oversubscribed school in central Rochdale with 1350 students in Years 7-11 and 190 staff. We are very proud of the high-quality facilities, resources, and environment that we provide for both staff and students.
At Kingsway Park High School we strive to transform students' lives. Through our relationships, we endeavour to instil both resilience and intrinsic motivation in order for students to become confident, creative, and highly skilled. This will provide them with the ability to meet future challenges successfully. We strive to establish a culture rooted in achievement and progress that encourages our students to grow academically, personally and socially whilst also equipping them with the values of equality, fairness and openness. We pride ourselves on our relentless drive to achieve outstanding, high-quality teaching that provides a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment for all our students. This allows all students to realise their academic and personal potential and reach their aspirational goals post Kingsway Park High School.you have a clearer picture of what we are as a school.
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