Teacher of Geography

POST TITLE: TEACHER of GEOGRAPHY

GRADE: MPS or UPS

LOCATION: WERNETH SCHOOL, HARRYTOWN, BREDBURY, STOCKPORT, SK6 3BX

START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2021

CONTRACT TYPE: FULL TIME, PERMANENT

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 8TH MARCH 9AM

INTERVIEWS TUESDAY 16TH MARCH 2021 

Werneth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students: the successful applicant will be subject to DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.

OUR SCHOOL ….

Werneth School is an 11-16 comprehensive school in Stockport with over 1100 students of all abilities: we serve a wide range of student backgrounds and a supportive community.  Housed in a purpose-built new building (opened November 2017) with new resources and interactive boards in every classroom, the school has been through a rapid period of change.  Student numbers are increasing year-on-year and academic performance is improving.   The school benefits from an exciting partnership with the Manchester United Foundation to raise aspiration in our students.   This position is suitable for teachers at all stages of their career.  The school has now joined the Education Learning Trust based at Gatley Primary School, converting to academy status in January 2021.  We are already benefiting from the collaborative work of a family of 5 schools, including another secondary school.

Our offer to you ….

▪ A vibrant and supportive staff body who are proud of their school

▪ A welcoming school environment with excellent new resources and facilities.

▪ Excellent CPD and support

▪ A headteacher who is committed to continual improvement, innovation and creative thinking.  He is supported by enthusiastic leaders at all levels

▪ A school with an ethos of inclusion and a commitment to know our children well

▪ Prospects for promotion are strong: the Heads of Maths and Science for example have both progressed from NQTs in the past 5 years.

OUR GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT….

▪ Housed on the top floor of our building in a suite of classrooms with modern equipment, great views and interactive whiteboards.

▪ The department has a trend of rapidly improving results under a new subject leader.

▪ The department has a trend of rapidly increasing numbers at GCSE 

▪ Supportive colleagues and a team ethos

▪ A department that wants to promote and improve its colleagues 

We are looking for a strong teacher, who is also a dedicated and innovative classroom practitioner to join us working in a creative and supportive environment.  Applicants should have a passion for teaching Geography and be able to inspire, challenge and motivate the students of Werneth School to achieve their best and enjoy the subject. Successful applicants will have their own classroom and be a part of a really exciting growth.

Further details and an application form are also available from the school website.   You can also speak to Mrs Catherine Humphreys ( Head’s PA ) on 0161 494 1222 extension 1022 should you require any further information.

Please return completed application forms to recruitment@wernethschool.com