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Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

St Ursula's Convent School

Greenwich

Salary:
According to experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2022
Apply by:
19 May 2022

Job overview

The governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and committed teacher of Geography to help the Head of Department lead and further develop this highly successful department. You will have excellent leadership skills and you will be able to motivate, inspire and communicate outstanding practice. This is a brilliant opportunity for a well-qualified, highly motivated professional who is an outstanding classroom practitioner. 

We are seeking a practitioner with the drive, commitment and passion for developing high quality learning and teaching that will enthuse young people and ensure continued outstanding results. Department results are excellent and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a well-equipped, forward thinking, and dynamic environment. 

For the right candidate there is also the potential for the role to include teaching and learning responsibilities within the department. 

The successful candidate will:  

• Join a forward-looking, high achieving school 

• Contribute to the wider improvement of the school. 

 • Be a driven and professional character that is committed to their students as well as their colleagues.

What we can offer you:  

• Constant feedback outlines that the school is welcoming, friendly and supportive. 

• A culture of distributed leadership. 

• Opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally. 

• You can ensure that your well-being is a high priority.

St Ursula’s Convent School is an outstanding school where:

• It is a pleasure to teach

• Students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best 

• All staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations 

• Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference 

• Governors are strongly supportive of the school.

St Ursula’s is an outstanding, highly oversubscribed Catholic girl’s school with a reputation for excellence. We are strongly committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants. Full details including our teacher application form can be found on the school website www.stursulas.com. Completed applications and / or any enquiries should be sent to Luisa Element, PA to the Headteacher lelement@stursulas.com.  Please note that we are only able to accept fully completed school application forms, stand-alone CVs will not be accepted. 

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 19 May 2022 but this may close early if we received a large number of applications. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 May 2022.

Attached documents

About St Ursula's Convent School

Our History & Ethos

 The school was established in 1877 by the Ursuline Order and continues to have as its inspiration the spirit and traditions of the congregation. As an Ursuline school we have been entrusted by St Angela, our foundress, to continue to live out her vision of educating young women of tomorrow. 

Our school motto is “Serviam” meaning “I shall serve.” We are a testament to this in that our school community bears witness to God’s love; whereby each individual is encouraged to serve and love one another. All girls have a responsibility to make a significant contribution to the wider community. Students understand that their thoughts, values and deeds have an impact on all they become involved in. 

We are one of the many Ursuline schools across the world noted since the 16th century for encouraging the education of young women. The school offers a unique opportunity to play a part in an establishment which is rich in tradition and academic achievement. 

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to ensure that every individual achieves their potential through the pursuit of academic excellence and the nurturing of their gifts and talents.

To create a caring Catholic community; allowing everyone to develop and share in the love of Christ; serving the world of today and tomorrow through the relationships we make and the service we provide to others.

Ursuline Core Values

As Ursulines we continue the approach to ministry which draws its life and vision from St Angela’s spirit and philosophy. Inspired by the call of the same Gospel, and challenged by the needs of our time, we, like Angela, ground our mission in the following core values:

  • · Spiritual formation and faith development
  • · Respect for the uniqueness of the individual
  • · Development of the whole person
  • · Development of a nurturing community spirit
  • · Commitment to peace-making
  • · Serviam (I will serve) as a lived reality
  • · Development of leadership skills for every individual

A hallmark of an Ursuline school is academic excellence and a shared vision and profile.

Location 

St Ursula's Convent School is situated by historic Greenwich Park. The school has fine views over London and the Thames, surrounded by a rich heritage of maritime history and located on the Meridian Line. 

Facilities

The original Georgian house set in beautifully landscaped grounds has been extended to embrace all the requirements of a modern school. Specialist accommodation includes up to date, fully equipped science laboratories, a design technology unit, extensive computer suites and creative arts facilities, including music and drama studios and an activities hall. 

A Teaching School

Initial Teacher Training

As an outstanding school, we are committed to training teachers. We offer a wide range of subject placements, working closely with our local universities,Goldsmiths and the University of Greenwich.

The support and guidance given to the many “Beginning Teachers” we host on placements throughout the academic year is highly rated.

All our subject departments are involved in ITT through:

• PGCE placements

• Subject mentoring

• Pastoral mentoring

• Visits to departments from prospective PGCE students

• Delivery of Learning and Teaching sessions

“It is a pleasure to work in an environment where the staff are friendly and the morale is good. I found my placement at St Ursula’s encouraging and rewarding.”

“The students’ keenness to learn has been amazing and they have made my first experience of teaching highly enjoyable. Behaviour is incredible at the school.”

Our Teaching School ethos effectively and innovatively leads the way in the recruitment, training and development of teachers. This ensures that expert knowledge and practice is disseminated across the school and through collaborative outreach with partner schools, local authorities, initial teacher training providers and other agencies.

‘Staff feel privileged to work at the school and speak highly of the support and development they receive’. (Ofsted 2015)

A Centre of Teaching Excellence

St Ursula’s is a strategic partner in the Catholic Teaching Alliance and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Teaching Alliance. As a strategic partner we are designated as a centre of excellence in training and development.

We focus on developing and delivering high quality initial teacher training (ITT) and professional development which is focused on improving and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in our school community.

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