Second in Humanities Faculty
Fearnhill School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2019
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2018
Job overview
We are looking for an inspirational and innovative geography teacher to lead the subject and take on the role of Second in Humanities at Fearnhill School. You will make a key contribution to the continuing success of the faculty; students have a positive attitude to learning and geography is a popular option choice at both key stages. The successful candidate will build on existing good practice to continue to raise standards and ensure positive outcomes for all our students. Specific areas of responsibility will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
You will be:
- An excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of how children learn
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Someone with a clear vision of the role of geography in a broad and balanced humanities curriculum
This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious teacher who wishes to develop their skills in preparation for a leadership role. Fearnhill is a very successful learning community and in 2016 was rated 9th out of Hertfordshire’s 76 secondary schools in terms of its ‘Progress 8’ score of +0.49. Good progress across all key stages has since been maintained. Ofsted identified that “Attitudes to learning are positive. Students interact well with their teachers and the quality of relationships in the classroom is an important factor in the increased rate of academic progress seen across the school.” Fearnhill School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children, plus verification of the right to work in the UK. We warmly welcome visitors to our friendly and successful school; please get in touch to arrange a visit or call Liz Ellis, Headteacher, on 01462 621200 for more information.
Closing date: 05/10/2018 12:00:00
Interview date: w/c 15th October 2018
For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com
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About Fearnhill School
Fearnhill School is a mixed, comprehensive secondary school with sixth form in Hertfordshire serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Letchworth Garden City has approximately 520 students on roll.
Fearnhill School was built for Hertfordshire County Council and has facilities including a music suite, drama studio, nine fully-size teaching laboratories and good IT provision. A sports centre is also on site, complete with a gymnasium and tennis courts.
Headteacher
Liz Ellis
Values and vision
I am proud to welcome you to Fearnhill School. We are a learning community where challenge, excellence and co-operation are our core values. We offer a positive and successful learning environment where all our students can achieve to the highest possible standard, within a framework of strong relationships. A Fearnhill student is a young person who is ready to take their place in a challenging and complex world because of their understanding of themselves and others, their knowledge and skills and their readiness to take on new challenges. Fearnhill students build a level of mutual respect between their peers and members of the school community and ensure that individuals are treated as equals, regardless of their differences. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in and gain new skills and interests outside of the classroom, ranging from art lessons to sports clubs. From Year 7 onwards, the school introduces students to careers education, allowing for them to gain aspirations and work towards their future career goals during their education.
Ofsted
“Attitudes to learning are positive. Students interact well with their teachers, and the good quality of relationships in the classroom is an important factor in the increased rate of academic progress seen across the school”.
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