Teacher of Geography
Esher Church of England High School
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR + Fringe
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2019
Job overview
Esher High School is an oversubscribed high performing School. Our Geography department is committed to getting the best outcomes for our students and creating well-rounded individuals who care for the world in which we live. With a supportive and collaborative team, offering a number of exciting fieldwork opportunities. These have included coastal studies in West Wittering and urban change in Stratford, London, as well as residential trips abroad to Iceland and the Azores. Geography is a very popular subject at KS3 and KS4. We are looking for someone with a clear passion for the subject, who can offer ideas on how to bring the curriculum to life and help continue our school journey from good to great.
We are ambitious to continue to move Esher High School forward and will welcome applications from an innovative teacher who is:
• Passionate about Geography and able to inspire students.
• Able to demonstrate a positive and creative approach in the classroom.
• Committed to the continuous process of raising attainment with every child in their classroom and within the department.
• Willing to promote and contribute to a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• Keen to share and promote the school’s vision of high standards and success for all.
This post would be suitable for either an experienced teacher or an NQT. A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff and time to participate in lesson observations and learning walks. We are committed to continued professional development e.g. access to peer coaching, termly teaching and learning group meetings and bespoke personalised training. In addition, NQTs have weekly timetabled meetings with their mentors and regular access to their Professional Tutor.
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.
Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2019
Interviews: Week commencing 29th April
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Esher Church of England High School
Our mission at Esher C of E High School is that every student will grow in character, spirit, knowledge and skills, mindful of their part in God’s creation. We strive for excellence in all that we do, in academic performance as well as personal development, in order that students and staff will fulfill their potential and be ready for future opportunities.
We will provide an environment that enables everyone to work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness and trust.
Our Aim and Values
At Esher Church of England High School, our aim is to ensure that each student leaves with excellent qualifications, rich experiences and a growth mindset that will equip them to take their place as responsible and successful citizens in the wider world. Promoting excellence in all aspects of school life and fostering spiritual, cultural and moral awareness within a Christian ethos, we aim to encourage all of our students to develop as independent and co-operative learners. Through developing students’ personal and social skills, we hope to prepare them as self-confident and highly motivated people who go on to succeed in whatever field they choose.
Our values are rooted in those of the Church of England’s for all church schools, but interpreted for our own unique setting and students.
These are:
- Educating for wisdom, knowledge and skills
- Educating for hope and aspiration
- Educating for community and living well together
- Educating for dignity and respect
As a Church of England School, our relationship with the Diocese of Guildford is essential. Not only does it help support our moral purpose, but it’s family of schools gives us a significant network from which we can grow leaders, encourage new members to the profession, and build on the strengths of individuals and teams within our community.
Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT) was formed as a Multi Academy Trust following the conversion of Esher Church of England High School to an academy in 2014. As a Trust, ELT aims to develop a vibrant partnership of non-selective primary and secondary schools, all united in one goal to provide the best possible learning experience and environment not only for our current children but also for the next generation of pupils.
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