Teacher of Geography (with possible Head of Department Responsibilities)
Wheatley Park School
Oxfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teacher Main Scale or UPS if post threshold
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Easter/May 2020
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2020
Job overview
Wheatley Park School
Everyone Learning - Everyone Caring
11-18 Academy and member of the River Learning Trust
1090 on roll 184 Sixth Form
TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY (with possible Head of Department responsibilities)
Full Time Temporary Maternity Cover
MPS or UPS if post threshold (plus TLR2(2) if taking on acting Head of Department responsibilities)
From Easter/May 2020
We are looking for a passionate Geography teacher, with a real love for the subject, who is committed to inspiring our young people. Geography is very popular at GCSE and A level and has enjoyed some excellent results in the school. A vacancy has arisen due to the impending maternity leave of our current Head of Department. Applications are invited from candidates with experience and the potential to take on Head of Department responsibilities or those who are newer to the profession and just interested in the role of Teacher of Geography. The successful candidate will need to be capable of teaching A-level geography.
Our Geography team are an exceptionally supportive and cohesive team, placing a strong emphasis on improving our practice as individuals and as a collective. As a department we use technology to enhance learning through the use of Google Apps for Education and chromebooks.
Situated just east of Oxford on a unique parkland site, Wheatley Park School is a successful 11- 18 academy with a vibrant comprehensive intake. Our vision is to be a sustainably outstanding school in accordance with our values of Everyone Learning and Everyone Caring.
Our school is part of the River Learning Trust; our collective vision is to be a Trust where pupils and staff thrive in schools which demonstrate:
● all-round education, academic success, lifelong learning and strength of character
● sustainable continuous improvement; no school standing still
● all schools being good and outstanding, or improving rapidly
● collaboration that is raising standards, and reducing workload
● where pupils, staff, parents and communities value all we do to support the best possible outcomes and experiences for our children and young people
If you would like to know more, or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Pat Mason (HR Manager) on 01865 877634 or by email to pmason@wheatleypark.org. Full details can be found on our website www.wheatleypark.org Applications for this post can only be accepted via the TES website. To find out more about the River Learning Trust, please visit www.riverlearningtrust.org.
Wheatley Park School and the River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and preventing extremism. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 24th February 2020
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Wheatley Park School
Holton, Oxford
OX33 1QH
Tel: 01865 872441 Fax: 01865 877666
www.wheatleypark.org
Attached documents
About Wheatley Park School
Everyone Learning Everyone Caring
-seeking challenge -making a difference
-showing determination -being respectful
-taking responsibility -taking pride
At Wheatley Park, we are committed to everyone learning. That means helping students learn to be powerful independent learners. Teachers learning to be ever better teachers. And leaders learning to be ever better leaders. As advocates of a growth mindset we all take responsibility for seeking appropriate challenge and applying ourselves with determination to make the gains in our learning.
Our commitment to everyone learning is matched by our passion for everyone caring. We care for the health, safety and wellbeing of each member of our vibrantly diverse community, respecting everyone’s right to learn and thrive. We care about making a positive difference to the lives of those around us and in the wider world. And we care about taking pride in our own achievements and those of the school community.
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