Teacher of Geography
Queensbridge School
Birmingham
- £28,000 - £43,685 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2023
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Geography who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our pupils.
Queensbridge School is an 11 - 16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability Foundation School of 900 pupils.
This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist to join a high performing department. The small department through the direction, support and leadership of our Head of Department inspire our pupils and raise achievement through deep learning and a creative curriculum. We are seeking outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a rigorous and inventive approach to the delivery of Geography across both KS3 and KS4 all ability ranges.
- Be infectiously enthusiastic about the subject and have the ability to inspire the creativity of our students.
- Actively contribute to the long term vision and practice of both the whole school and the Geography Department.
- Have strong classroom management skills and a commitment to the best possible outcomes for all students.
We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to support this we have a high quality bespoke programme for teachers at all stages of their professional career.
Informal visits to our school welcome. ECT applications welcome.
Should you require an application form or further information about the school please go to www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 12th June 2023
Interviews: week commencing 12th June 2023
The School and all its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
An online search will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak English fluently is an essential requirement for this role.
About Queensbridge School
- Queensbridge School
- Queensbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B13 8QB
- United Kingdom
Queensbridge School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in the Moseley suburb of Birmingham. Originally built in the 1950s, the school now has approximately 700 pupils aged 11-16. It is a specialist college in visual and performing arts.
Queensbridge School enjoys close working relations with Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The area of Moseley has served as a source for literary inspiration: JRR Tolkien based the tranquil Shire in The Lord of the Rings on Sarehole Mill.
Headteacher
Mr Harpinder Singh
Values and vision
Queensbridge understands its responsibility to students in providing a moral, compassionate education that prepares them for the wider world. Part of this is the fostering of strong relationships, within the school and the Moseley community.
Staff at Queensbridge understand the importance of academic achievements, and that success here can shape future careers. In its role as a specialist arts college, the secondary school encourages students in creative endeavours, both for educational benefit and as an expressive outlet.
More than half of students attend a residential experience each year, such as sailing and trips abroad. The design technology and PE facilities have recently undergone extensive upgrades.
Ofsted report
“Teachers have very high expectations for what students can achieve. Students respond very well to their challenge and make excellent contributions to their own and each other’s learning. They grasp enthusiastically all opportunities to work in pairs and groups, or independently.”
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