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Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

St Ignatius College

Enfield

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2023
Apply by:
30 January 2023

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic Ofsted rated ‘good’ school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has a deep passion for Geography, is forward thinking, innovative and committed to achieving excellence in all areas. Geography is on a sharp upward trajectory as a department, with exciting developments taking place within the curriculum. Students study a knowledge-rich curriculum that focuses on key geographical concepts and develops the procedural knowledge required for all students to become excellent geographers. Student outcomes have continually improved and we are aiming to further capitalise on this with increased numbers at KS4 and KS5. Students develop a greater understanding of the natural and human world through opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and this is something the successful candidate will play a vital role in moving forward. The Geography department has also taken a leading role in fulfilling the school’s journey towards becoming a Zero Carbon School and involving the entire student body in fighting against climate change - as exemplified by events hosted during COP27.


St Ignatius College is: 

  • A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual
  • A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued
  • A school where teachers are developed ‘through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
  • A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed
  • Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Be an outstanding practitioner  
  • Believe in the right of every student to succeed   
  • Have the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students  
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a real team player 
  • Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and implementing Rosenshine's principles of instruction
  • Be well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated   
  • Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values  

 

 What we offer: 

  • An experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other 
  • A collaborative, outward looking and over-subscribed school 
  • Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking and a swimming pool 
  • Opportunities for professional development through CPD opportunities such as Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner and ELKLAN training and leadership programmes. 

 

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment. 

 

Please complete our online application form to be found at http://www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk/291/staff-vacancies and email to recruitment@st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk 

 

 The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Monday 30 January 2023.

 

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Please note that the recruitment process may include online searches. 

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About St Ignatius College

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Welcome to St Ignatius College.   

As Headteacher of St Ignatius College, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our homepage which I hope you will find informative and gives you a flavour of life at the College.   

We are a very distinctive community with a rich heritage and tradition of providing a Jesuit education for boys in north London for over 100 years yet focused on equipping our students for the demands of the twenty first century.   Care for the whole person, in Jesuit terms, cura personalis, is at the heart of our educational  philosophy.  We recognise each person's individual qualities and needs; our job as a school is to educate the whole child, academically, emotionally, spiritually, and to help unlock each child's potential so that they will grow to be responsible, fulfilled adults working to make the world a better place. 

We want all in our community to be happy, feel valued and to thrive.  In order to do so, they must be safe, respected as the individual God made them to be and challenged academically.  We aim for our students to be men and women of competence, compassion and conscience. All in our community walk alongside our students on their faith and academic journey to ensure that when they leave us, they have the academic qualifications, confidence, principles, compassion and faith to make a significant contribution to society and be a force for good in the world. Our aim is to be men and women for others, living our faith and finding God in all we do.  

We do not work in isolation.  Our partnership with our parents who entrust their children to us is key.   We foster open, honest supportive relationships and welcome parents to be involved in all aspects of school life.  

As a school, we are on an exciting journey.  In recent years, we have undergone significant changes to leadership, curriculum, teaching and to the physical environment.  Our recent Ofsted report recognised the hard work and dedication of all at the College to provide an excellent education.  We are incredibly fortunate, especially in such difficult times of funding for schools, to have the financial support of our Trustees, the Society of Jesus.  We are in the middle of a £7 million building project to transform our learning environment. Our science laboratories have all been refurbished and currently, we are developing our external areas to ensure our site is attractive and secure.  

We are a happy, caring, welcoming, Catholic community.  Our social, economic and cultural diversity is a real strength of the College. I have worked at the College since September 2015 and feel so very proud and privileged to be part of it.  I  warmly invite you to visit and witness for yourselves life at St Ignatius College.  

Mary O'Keeffe
 

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