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Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

Chingford Foundation School

Waltham Forest

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
22 January 2018

Job overview

  

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2018

SALARY: MPS/UPS

TENURE: PERMANENT

The School

Chingford Foundation School recently received the accolade of appearing in England’s top 100 schools for sustained improvement in its academic outcomes. This places the school in the top 3% of non-selective, state-funded schools. We are also pleased to host a Sixth Form Centre which was rated as ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED.

The school has many distinctive characteristics:

■ We are a large 11 – 18 mixed school with an impressive heritage, which we exploit and celebrate.

■ We have a style and approach which ensures details in academic and pastoral matters are not overlooked and are given an equally high priority in a safe and harmonious environment.

■ Our combined specialisms in Arts, Humanities and Sports subjects mean that innovative, high quality provision is available to enable students to develop their specific aptitudes and skills.

■ The school benefits from an attractive, historical location in which to provide a modern education for students. Its excellent facilities occupy spacious grounds and buildings which also provide a center for community activity.

■ In November 2014, OFSTED judged the school to be ‘good’ with outstanding features. The Sixth Form was given an ‘outstanding’ rating. 

The Department and Role

The school would like to appoint an enthusiastic motivated Teacher of Geography; NQTs are welcome to apply. You will be joining an effective and respected department, which is well led and resourced by an experienced Head of Department. All students have individual text books and access to laptops and all schemes of work are in place. You will be expected to teach any or all of Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

What Do We Offer?

■ Supportive, collaborative Department and School

■ Leadership training and development opportunities

■ Exceptional CPD

■ Outstanding support and Guidance for NQT’s

■ Outstanding career development

If you would like to join a school that aims to provide a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment through expert teaching and support staff ensuring all students achieve their full potential. Where staff are hard-working, committed, supported and valued, then please download an Application Form and further details from the school website (www.chingfordfoundation.org) and email to jobs@chingford.waltham.sch.uk or post to the above address. 

Closing date: Monday, 22nd January 2018 at 10am.

Interviews: shortly afterwards

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

The Trust requires that all adults who work with pupils promote pupil safety and wellbeing; adhering to Trust policies to ensure effective Child Protection and Safeguarding provision, either directly or indirectly. 

Please note that if you are not contacted within two weeks of the above closing date, that you can take this to mean that you have not been shortlisted.

Attached documents

About Chingford Foundation School

A warm welcome to Chingford Foundation School, part of the Chingford Academies Trust.

Our vision is to offer the highest calibre education for our students in a caring, inclusive and disciplined learning environment. Alongside our partner school, South Chingford Foundation School, we use our considerable combined resources to ensure the educational journey of our students is the best on offer. Chingford Foundation School has a long tradition of success, evidenced by our notable alumni and the popularity of the school within the community.

Our mission is to ensure that our student’s education is relevant and mindful of the challenges facing young people in a rapidly changing world. Our staff are experts in their field and committed to delivering the best that traditional teaching can offer, whilst encouraging students to question, challenge, imagine and create new thinking in the classroom.

Our student’s academic and personal growth are of equal importance. Our rich curriculum will provide opportunities for them to explore their interests, grow their unique personal qualities and undertake deep learning experiences for a successful future. We have an exceptional mix of academic rigour, well-founded values and opportunities for personal development. We aim to engage, motivate, and enrich our student’s experience and grow within them the traditional values of respect, discipline, independence, care and kindness for others. We are committed to ensuring that our students are happy, positive and successful during their time at Chingford Foundation School.

We are a strong community, creating a harmonious and purposeful learning environment. We are culturally rich, diverse and inclusive; strong relationships between all of our stakeholders are at the core of our values.

Rob Mammen

Chief Executive Officer

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