Teacher of History and Geography
Oakhill School and Nursery
Lancashire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary dependent on age and experience. Successful candidates are also entitled to benefits including a substantial reduction in nursery or school fees and a reduction in membership of Oakhill gym and leisure.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2024
Job overview
Job Role: Teacher of History and Geography
Job Type: Permanent
Description: Full time position
Salary: Depending on qualification and experience.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who is willing to build upon their existing teaching skills, ensuring that modern, dynamic teaching methods are fully adopted to give every child the opportunity to achieve. The successful candidate will be highly organised and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion and commitment to ensuring all young people, regardless of background, maximise their potential.
Oakhill School, set in the heart of the Ribble Valley, combines academic excellence, an outstanding range of opportunities beyond the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
Further information on Oakhill School can be found at www.oakhillschool.co.uk
Early applications are recommended and we reserve the right to call in suitable candidates for interview and appoint before the deadline date.
Completed application forms should be sent by the closing date, 12.00 GMT on 19/4/24. Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 22nd May 2024.
Oakhill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Oakhill School and Nursery
- Oakhill School and Nursery
- Wiswell Lane, Whalley
- Lancashire
- BB7 9AF
- United Kingdom
Oakhill School and Nursery is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic, all-through independent school in Lancashire. Located in Whalley, near Clitheroe, the school caters to pupils aged 1-16, of which there are approximately 300.
Founded in 1978, Oakhill School and Nursery began as an independent Roman Catholic day senior school. A nursery was opened in the early 1990s and the preparatory school followed in 2003. There is a leisure centre, sports hall and fitness suite on the site which is used by the public as well as the pupils and staff The school’s proprietor is Oakhill College (Whalley) Ltd, and there is an advisory governing body chaired by the chairman of the company.
Principal
Jane Buttery
Vision and values
Oakhill School and Nursery's motto is "Faith stronger than the oak". The school values respect, honesty and a good sense of humour. Staff work to celebrate every member of the school’s community and believe every pupil has the right, and the ability, to reach their full potential. They also strive to provide a caring, safe environment and to instil a love of learning in each and every student.
The school provides a broad and varied curriculum. It provides lots of one-on-one support as classes are small in size and there is only one class in each year group. Core subjects, especially literacy and numeracy, are emphasised. There is a vast array of extra-curricular activities, from sports and music to the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and Outdoor Activities Club.
ISI report
“The pupils’ achievements and learning are good; standards of attainment have improved in recent years and they are outstanding in EYFS. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successful in their learning and personal development, and they become articulate and confident learners. The school fully meets its aim to provide a happy, safe and stimulating education within a family environment in which pupils are challenged to achieve. Pupils make good progress as they develop positive attitudes, being eager to learn and displaying excellent levels of concentration.”
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