Teacher of Geography
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Cheshire West and Chester
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 4 June 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Geography to join our successful Humanities team in this high-performing and inclusive 11-18 academy school with over 1100 students on roll and growing. This is an exciting opportunity to join this highly successful academy and lead school in the Cheshire Vale Teaching School Alliance where teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for learning are all notable strengths.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted: ‘The ethos and culture of the school develop both students and staff equally well and create an enthusiasm for learning.’ ‘The sixth form is outstanding. It is highly successful in helping students to move on to higher education, training or employment.’ ‘Leaders at all levels, managers and governors are relentless in their drive to bring about further improvement, particularly to the quality of teaching and students’ achievement.’
You will:
· Be an inspirational Teacher of Geography
· Be highly organised, and passionate about Geography ensuring excellence for all in teaching, learning and achievement
· Be aspirational about your own professional development and have excellent communication and motivational skills
· Be committed to providing the best possible opportunities for all our young people
We can offer you:
- Support and challenge from a high performing leadership team
- The scope to be creative and innovative in developing approaches to teaching, learning and the curriculum
- A bespoke NQT support programme or relevant career stage professional development
You will find a school and sixth form that build strong partnerships between staff, students, parents and the wider community. We have a talented hardworking staff, united in their belief that only the best is good enough for our young people. If you are approachable, able to inspire, challenge and develop colleagues, and want to share your vision, passion and energy through leading in this key role, then this may be the job for you!
Application forms and further details: Available to download from www.tarporleyhigh.co.uk
Closing date: 5 June 2018
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
About Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
- Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
- Eaton Road, Tarporley
- Cheshire
- CW6 0BL
- United Kingdom
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in Tarporley, Cheshire. It is a multi academy school, part of Sandstone Trust.
An average-sized secondary school, Tarporley High School provides almost 1200 places for secondary and sixth-form students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed. It converted to academy status in August 2012.
Headteacher
Jonathan Deakin
Values and vision
Tarporley High School strongly believes in supporting all students, regardless of background or initial academic achievement. It is a highly supportive environment, particularly for less able students who face barriers to learning. The school is committed to closing the educational gap and ensuring that all students have an equal chance of success.
Teachers work hard to maximise the life chances of children and prepare them for a future in employment, college or university. This a safe and welcoming school that delivers a broad and balanced curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Ofsted report
“Through well thought out and targeted spending of the extra money provided, the school is rapidly closing the gap that existed between the achievement of students eligible for support through the pupils premium and that of other students. The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of students extremely well. The rich variety of extra-curricular activity has a positive impact on students’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development.”
View Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College’s latest Ofsted report
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