Teacher of Geography and Citizenship
Collingwood College
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 16 April 2020
Job overview
Teacher of Geography and Citizenship
Collingwood College is a High-Performing Specialist Academy for Technology and Applied Learning and a “Good School with Outstanding Leadership and Management” (OFSTED February 2017).
Collingwood College continues to grow and flourish. (OFSTED February 2017)
What we are looking for
Required from September 2020 a committed and passionate Teacher of Geography to teach across all ability ranges. The role will also involve teaching Citizenship at KS3 and KS4 depending on experience and background of the successful candidate.
About the role
This exciting position will offer you the opportunity to work within a high achieving Humanities/Social Sciences faculty. Our subjects are very popular at Key Stage 4 and we offer six subjects at A-Level, including Geography which has a strong record of results. The Geography uptake results in 4-5 new GCSE classes each year, and Citizenship has an uptake of 3-4 GCSE classes each year.
We aim to inspire our students to continue their studies of Humanities/Social Sciences subjects into University and pride ourselves in ensuring our students are equipped to do so.
Why work for us
Our School offers a positive, friendly and welcoming working environment.
We welcome applicants from specialists in all humanities/social science subjects who are able and willing to contribute to the wider faculty. Teachers of all levels of experience are welcome to apply.
Applications would also be welcomed from candidates returning to work after a career break.
All new staff are provided an induction programme which includes an induction day and then bi-weekly twilight sessions, tailor-made for new staff. We also offer weekly twilight sessions to all staff, and these courses are driven by are appraisal process, to fulfil the specific needs of our teaching staff here at Collingwood.
Competitive Salary
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
On site canteen
Continuing Professional Development
Please note: where the response to an advertisement has been exceptional, occasionally shortlisting and interviews may be arranged at short notice or prior to the closing date. Candidates are therefore, encouraged to submit their application forms as soon as possible.
About Collingwood College
Based in Surrey, Collingwood College was created in 1971 to educate children between the ages of 11 and 18. It is a secondary, coeducational, academy converted school. It currently has around 1,797 students enrolled at the establishment. The Camberley town school gained the Grant Maintained status in 1991. In 1994, the school became a Self-Governing Technology College. It is a non-denominational school. When the academy was created it was through an amalgamation of Bagshot County Secondary School, Barossa County Secondary School and Frimley and Camberley Grammar School.
Principal
Mr E Tanner
Values and Vision
Collingwood College is committed to developing responsible, aspirational, independent, happy and well-rounded young people with the self-belief to reach their goals.
Our work is supported by our core values and driven by our belief in equality and respect for others.
- Integrity
- Aspiration
- Perseverance
- Achievement
- Inclusiveness
Young people will fulfil their potential, be proud of who they are, be committed to lifelong learning and leave well-equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st Century; positively contributing to society both economically and socially.
Ofsted report
"The school is very well led and is on a journey of continuous improvement. Parents express high levels of confidence in the school. Staff are overwhelmingly positive about leaders’ concern for their workload and well-being. Staff say that leaders act quickly on any concerns that they raise.
Pupils receive a good all-round education here. Although the school is large, pupils feel that they are valued as individuals.
The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils study a broad range of academic and vocational subjects. They are well prepared for their future. More pupils are choosing to study modern foreign languages in key stage 4 because the curriculum has improved. High numbers of pupils continue to study technology subjects in key stage 4 and beyond. Leaders have considered exactly what pupils should learn and the order in which things are taught."
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