Teacher of Geography
The Piggott School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR / UPR (plus possible TLR)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from September 2018 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2018
Job overview
We are looking for a full or part time, committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join a large and well-resourced department with excellent results at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach geography to KS3, KS4 and A level. A pastoral TLR may be available for a suitable candidate.
We wish to appoint a colleague who:
- is an outstanding teacher of geography, across all age and ability ranges
- has the flair, energy and ability to bring out the best in young people
- is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department
The Piggott School Geography Department:
- Achieved ALPS Level 2 at GCSE in 2017 (84% A*- C)
- Is consistently ranked in the top 5% of geography departments in the country (FFT)
- Consistently attracts large cohorts at GCSE (currently 106 in Year 11 and 157 in Year 10)
- Achieved ALPS Level 3 at A-Level in 2017 (75% A*- B)
- Achieved 100% Distinction* for Level 3 BTEC Travel and Tourism in 2017 (15 students)
- Currently has 91 students studying for A-Level geography (6 classes across Y12 & 13)
All staff are provided with laptops and tablet devices, have free access to our fitness suite/gym in the evenings and at weekends and benefit from discounted Bupa healthcare.
The school is a mixed Church of England Academy with 1440 on roll (311 in Sixth Form), situated near Twyford, between Maidenhead and Reading.
An application form can be found on our website at www.piggottschool.org To apply, please complete a covering letter and application form and email to: vacancies@piggottschool.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Jack Andrews, Head of Geography via email at andrewsJ@piggottschool.org
Closing date: 11am on Monday 29 January 2018
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants. The school reserves the right to close this advert early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.
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About The Piggott School
About The Piggott School
Thank you for your interest in joining our community at The Piggott School. We are an extremely successful, oversubscribed, and happy co-educational academy. Our senior school site is on the outskirts of Wargrave (near Twyford) and our primary school site is in the village of Charvil.
The Piggott School was established in 1939 and, together with our primary site at Charvil, we are an all-through 4-18, mixed, comprehensive school with a higher-than-average ability intake. The Piggott School senior site has 1620 students and 175 staff.
Our mission is to be a school which inspires and encourages the highest achievement for each and every child. I believe that our school provides the correct balance and blend of academic challenge, personal care and enrichment that fosters the holistic development of every student.
We are extremely proud of our results, both at GCSE and A level/Level 3 learning. The results achieved in Summer 2023 reflect the hard work and commitment of the students and staff in our school.
GCSE : Progress 8 score of +0.8
92 % of pupils passed English Language and 93% of pupils passed Mathematics.
6 subjects achieved 100% pass rate and a further 8 subjects achieved a 95% or higher pass rate.
A level : 34% of all entries were A*- A
63% of all entries were A*-B
84% of all entries were A*-C
Average grade of a B+
The quality of teaching and learning at our school enables us to achieve our aim to help every student to develop into the very best they can be; to be independent in their thinking, to value lifelong learning, to be open to new ideas, to encourage respect and tolerance.
The care and guidance offered at our school by the outstanding staff provide a culture and ethos which successfully help every child feel safe, happy, and challenged. Our students are a delight to teach, and we work hard to ensure that all members of the school community can flourish. I urge you to read our Ofsted and SIAMs reports on our website.
Mrs R Alexander
Headteacher
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