Teacher of Geography

Whitworth Community High School

Hallfold

Whitworth

Rochdale

OL12 8TS

Tel 01706 343218

Age Range: 11-16. School size: Group 5. 630 on roll.

Teacher of Geography : An excellent opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join a ‘Good’ school which is ‘climbing higher’

Starting Salary Range: Mainscale/UPS 

Required: September 2018

Whitworth Community High School is looking for an outstanding Teacher of Geography, full time, to join us in our next phase of development in Learning and Teaching; building on current strengths; working with colleagues to improve classroom practice and raise aspirations and thus improve student progress and outcomes, enjoyment and engagement within Geography.

The successful applicant for this role will be a Geography specialist; a passionate advocate for high quality teaching and learning; imaginative, dynamic and energetic, and an excellent communicator committed to enhancing the life chances of our young people. The post is suitable for an NQT or a more experienced candidate. We have a high quality NQT programme, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

This is an exciting time to join our school. In December 2014 we were delighted to be judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Headline comments include: ‘Students achieve well across the school.’ ‘Progress is good.’ ‘Students demonstrate good attitudes to learning….. they are immensely proud of their school.’ ‘Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is very strong …. behaviour is good. ‘The headteacher has a clear and steadfast vision for improving the school further.’ We are firmly focused on consolidating our ‘Climbing Higher’ agenda. In December 2015 Ofsted deemed all aspects of Safeguarding to be ‘exemplary’. Our 2016 Progress 8 Score was +0.16, placing us in the top third of Lancashire schools, whilst in 2017 we were the most improved school in Lancashire in the measure 4+ En/Ma (compared with C+ En/Ma in 2016). 

We are looking for a colleague who can demonstrate:

 

• excellent teaching skills;
• the ability to  inspire and enthuse students;
• practical strategies and sound pedagogy;
• the ambition and drive to ensure all students achieve their potential.

We would love you to see our school in action – to be part of the teaching and learning experience; to observe the excellent relationships between staff and students which characterise the atmosphere in school; to see the impact of our respect agenda. Everyone who visits Whitworth Community High School is impressed by the warmth of welcome, the behaviour of students and the clarity of our aspiration for the future. If possible, visit our school in advance of the closing date by contacting Mrs Y Ellis on 01706 343218 or via email recruitment@whitworth.lancs.sch.uk

Whitworth Community High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure (DBS).

You can download the documentation for this post online at www.lancashire.gov.uk/vacancies, and directly from the school website www.wchs.co  where you can obtain additional information regarding the post. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 8th March 2018 – 12 Noon

Interview Date: 15th March 2018 

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