Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Bristol
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- Salary:
- CST Pay Spine - Main Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019 to 8th July 2020 or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner.
- Apply by:
- 17 March 2019
Job overview
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Teacher of Geography - Maternity Cover
CST Pay Spine - Main Scale
Full time/Part time
Required from 1st September 2019 to 8th July 2020 or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner.
Applications are invited from highly professional, enthusiastic and well-qualified teachers for this exciting, rewarding and demanding post to teach Geography across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. This will involve teaching AQA Geography at GCSE and Edexcel at A level. We are interested to hear from candidates about any other subject area they could also offer and to which key stage level they can deliver this to.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy that specialises in Music. The academy became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It serves students from all over Bristol and welcomes those of all faiths and none. We are proud of our diverse, tolerant and respectful community, which reflects Bristol’s demographic.
“The ethos and culture of the academy are outstanding. Pupils from a wide and diverse range of backgrounds, faiths, beliefs and values come together in an exceptionally harmonious environment where all are respected, valued and supported to do well.” Ofsted 2016.
The school received an overall judgement of “Outstanding” from Ofsted in January 2016 and is the most oversubscribed school in Bristol, with a trend of strong results in public examinations at both GCSE and A level.
As a Teaching School, we are able to offer a coherent, high quality programme of continuing professional development. In addition, there may be the opportunity to progress towards designation as a Specialist Leader of Education, depending on the individual career history of the candidate.
The Geography Department
Geography is an extremely popular and well regarded subject within our school that focuses upon engaging and high quality learning. The department currently consists of a Subject Lead and a further two specialist Geography teachers.
Lessons are mainly taught in two specialised rooms, which are next to each other, well-equipped, modern and well-resourced. Lessons are varied with a mix of active, collaborative and independent learning,with a strong emphasis on metacognition and assessment skills .
During KS4 students carry out both human and physical fieldwork by visiting a river in South Wales and investigating the regeneration at Temple Quarter in Bristol City Centre. At A-level, students conduct place based field investigations and have the opportunity to attend a residential field visit at Slapton Ley Field Studies Centre to aid their coursework.
KS3
Geography is taught in discrete lessons. It is taught once a week in year 7, alongside a humanities skills curriculum, and three times a fortnight in years 8&9. During KS3 topics move from a local to a global focus. By the end of the key stage students are covering GCSE style content in preparation for KS4. Popular KS3 topics of study include; ‘Representing Places’, Understanding Africa’, ‘Raging Rivers’, ‘Our Hazardous World’ and ‘Exploring China’’.
KS4
Geography is a popular GCSE option subject. We follow the AQA syllabus, currently covering the option topics of Desert Environments, Coasts and Energy Security.
A-Level
At A-level we follow the Edexcel Syllabus. at present our selected option units include; Diverse Places, Coastal Environments and Health and Human Rights. The course includes completion of an independent investigation worth 20% of A-level marks, as well as a synoptic paper based on unseen content.
The Role
Classroom teaching across KS3-KS5 curriculum, being fully involved with fieldwork delivery at both GCSE and A level.
Method of application
Please apply through TES.
Further information about the school can be found on our website.
Informal enquiries may be made directly to the school.
Applications should be received by midnight on 17th March 2019.
Interviews will be held on 28th March 2019.
Please note that all posts at the School are subject to initial and periodic checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service as the school takes every measure possible to ensure the safeguarding of its students.
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About Bristol Cathedral Choir School
About Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Gathered together, that all may thrive
The Cathedral School was founded in 1140 and refounded in 1542; the older buildings form part of the monastic buildings of St. Augustine's Abbey. BCCS is situated adjacent to the cathedral along Anchor Road. New buildings occupy the west side of College Square. Located in the historic heart of Bristol, there is easy access to a range educational opportunities and established links; these include the Colston Hall, Central Library, Bristol University & UWE, the Old Vic, St George’s Hall and the Watershed. The area has been the focus of Bristol’s urban regeneration via the Harbourside development and the School is at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Students come from all over Bristol.
The move to academy status was completed in 2008 and the new school benefited from a large capital investment with building works completed in 2010. Recent ambitious building projects, in collaboration with the LA to enhance facilities have been completed.
In 2016 the trustees established Cathedral Schools Trust. This currently includes Cathedral Primary School (situated on College Square adjacent to BCCS), Victoria Park Primary, Headley Park Primary and Trinity Academy has opened in Lockleaze. Other schools, primary and secondary, are currently in discussions to join CST.
BCCS welcomes students from all of Bristol. There is a Year 7 co-educational intake of 150 pupils and BCCS is the most oversubscribed school in the city. There are currently around 690 students in Years 7-11, growing to 750 by 2021. BCCS, in line with its admissions policy, admits a high proportion of looked after children (or previously looked after) and children with Educational Health and Care Plans (both well above national average).
The Sixth Form is established as a centre of excellence for A levels and now numbers around 400; a large number of students choose to join Year 12 from other schools in the city. The majority of students progress from the sixth form to a wide range of university courses, including Russell Group and Oxbridge.
The academy is a designated Church of England School with an inclusive ethos derived from christian values. There are no faith admissions criteria; students and staff of all faiths and none are welcome. The school has many events in the cathedral and there is a whole school assembly there each week which everyone attends. School values emphasise tolerance and respect for the beliefs of others; we are proud of the cultural and ethnic diversity that is part of our community. Students take an active part in promoting these values. There is strong commitment to charitable activities, driven by student voice.
BCCS is one of only a few state cathedral choir schools. The Music Specialism is at the heart of the academy. Ofsted referenced the exceptional range of opportunities. Over half of students receive instrumental music lessons and an even higher number take part in musical ensembles. Music making is inclusive and caters for all students. The eight choirs, orchestras, steel pans, jazz ensembles, concert bands and chamber music ensembles ensure that there is something for everybody to enjoy. Very high numbers of students choose to take GCSE and A level Music. A large number of students choose to join the sixth form because of the musical opportunities. Students progress to a range of prestigious opportunities including conservatoires and national choirs & orchestras. The cathedral choir enjoys a national reputation for excellence. All choristers from Year 7 are educated at BCCS, both rehearsing and singing in cathedral services regularly.
BCCS operates a vertical pastoral structure; students are assigned to houses and tutor groups (Years 7-11). Each student is assigned a tutor, who is concerned with the welfare and progress of each individual. There is a well-deserved reputation within the city for the quality of pastoral care, educating a significant proportion of disadvantaged students, including looked-after children.
There is a broad and balanced curriculum from Years 7-11. Attainment at both KS4 and KS5 is high and well above national averages, with outstanding progress outcomes. In 2019 38% of all GCSE grades were 7-9 (equivalent to A*-A), 84% of all students obtained 4 or above in English and Mathematics. Progress 8 was +0.35 at KS4; at KS5 results have been in the top 20% of value added measures nationally for the last three years. DFE performance measures consistently demonstrate that students make excellent progress from their starting points. BCCS was graded as “Outstanding” by Ofsted in January 2016.
To complement all the academic endeavour and achievement, BCCS offers a wide range of co-curricular activities. There is a proud sporting tradition with regular fixtures and tours, including Canada and Spain most recently.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is privileged to enjoy the services of a committed, expert and caring staff. Staff are extremely supportive of colleagues. CPD is at the heart of the academy and staff are expected to take a proactive approach to career development. CST runs a number of well-established MA accredited programmes such as the middle leadership course with a number of other schools in the city.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. This is an exciting time to join a high performing school as it continues to benefit from playing a key role within Cathedral Schools Trust.
Paul Atkins
Headteacher
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
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