Teacher of Countryside Management (Part Time)
Ampleforth College
North Yorkshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2018
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2018
Job overview
Come and work in a school:
- Where 82% of pupils achieved grades A* to B at GCSE last year
- That seeks to nurture well-rounded, resilient students with a good compass for life
- That produces outstanding academic results – top 150 schools
- Committed to outstanding learning for pupils and staff
Ampleforth is one of Europe’s foremost Catholic boarding schools, committed to all round excellence and academic ambition. This post will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to join us in working with students to cultivate learning as an attitude, a value for life.
We require, for September 2018, a well-qualified, skilled and enthusiastic part-time Countryside Management teacher to deliver the Level 3 BTEC National qualification. In the first instance, this will be to Extended Certificate and Foundation Diploma level, and will include the ‘Gamekeeping’ and the ‘Control of Countryside Pests and Predators’ optional modules. The ability to teach both practical skills and theoretical knowledge is essential.
Countryside pursuits have long been a core feature of Ampleforth life, with students able to take part in beagling, game shooting, fishing and riding. The introduction of Countryside Management looks to build on this, and capitalise on the College’s unique location and facilities. This is one of three BTEC Nationals being introduced in September 2018, and there may well be opportunities for the right candidate to also contribute towards the delivery of the Enterprise & Entrepreneurship or Hospitality qualifications, if desired.
We are looking for a teacher who is committed to giving students the confidence to search for answers, to be inquisitive and who can turn interests into enthusiasms.
The closing date for applications will be Monday 30th April 2018 at 3pm.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.
The Ampleforth Abbey Trust, St Laurence Education Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
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About Ampleforth College
Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth’s location is a huge asset. There are few better places for young people to grow up. Some describe it as a teenage heaven, with a vast amount of space, a huge range of activities and facilities, and lots of friends with which to share the experience and have fun. Our students love being here and Old Amplefordians frequently come back to visit the community and our stunning valley.
Ampleforth is full boarding with students from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. We rejoice in being culturally diverse with many different languages spoken. There is a strong House structure with 7 boys / girls houses and 1 co-ed junior house for Years 7 and 8. Each has dedicated staff (Housemistress / master, Chaplain, Matron, Tutors, and support team) and are real homes where children in different year groups mix and form lasting friendships with each other and with staff - their second family. Full boarding engrains a deep sense of community and provides a rich experience, allowing students to immerse themselves in everything the school has to offer. Four-day long exeats provide breaks to go home with families often visiting at weekends too.
Lessons and sports fixtures run from Monday to Saturday with a broad and varied programme of activities, events and social life in the evenings and weekends, as well as one afternoon devoted entirely to activities. We offer a remarkable range, from every type of musical ensemble (including bagpipe band), CCF, drama, art, sports, community work and fundraising for the school charity, to countryside pursuits, Landrover restoration, gardening, cooking, and numerous academic societies. With fantastic facilities - a sports centre, acres of pitches and courts, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, equestrian school, dance studio, theatre, our own shoot, and fishing lakes - all can discover and develop their interests and talents. Everyone attends Mass on Sundays with prayers twice daily as well as retreats, Chaplaincy and Lectio.
Our academic results are impressive and show that every student is inspired to reach their potential. Beyond academic excellence, to ensure they leave school ready for the challenges ahead, our approach is to coach students to become increasingly independent in their thinking, learning and coping and so develop the skills critical to flourishing in life.
Ampleforth offers a Compass for Life. Catholic education and Benedictine principles, the basis of successful education all over Europe for centuries, provide a foundation that is forward thinking, inclusive, and meets the needs of 21st century students. Recognising that every person is of equal value and has unique talents, our duty is to draw out these talents so that each student becomes the very best version of themselves. The principles of Benedictine community living teach us that we are made better through our relationships with others. As individuals thrive, so does the community - and our community is very strong and welcoming. Our students are inspired to become thoughtful, caring and considerate citizens.
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