Teacher of History and Geography
The Henry Box School
Witney, West Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMR / UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2018
Job overview
We are looking for a well-qualified, committed and enthusiastic Teacher of History and Geography to join our successful 11-18 comprehensive school. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and well qualified teacher to join a strong and successful Social Sciences Faculty. Applications are welcome from NQTs or experienced teachers. Visits to the school are welcome, by prior arrangement. Please contact Abbie Muchecheti, HR Manager, on 01993 848166 or amuchecheti@henrybox.oxon.sch.uk.
History and Geography are part of our Social Science Faculty which also comprises of Religious Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Personal Development, Child Development and Care and Health and Social Care.
Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Effective behaviour management
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of planning, assessment and record-keeping
• Commitment to further training and development
• Conscientious, enthusiastic and positive
• The ability to relate well to students, staff and parents
• Willingness and ability to be an effective tutor, if required
Desirable
• Ability to teach KS5
• Willingness to teach PSHE
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Evidence of improving practice by identifying and meeting CPD needs
The successful applicant will be expected to work enthusiastically with all ages and abilities, employ a wide range of teaching methods and seek to ensure that the potential of every student is fulfilled. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the position further then please contact the Social Science School Leader, Claire Wells on the following email address: cwells@henrybox.oxon.sch.uk
The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2017 and was judged as ‘good’ in every category. The GCSE examination results in 2018 were good, with excellent ‘A’ Level results.
Attached documents
About The Henry Box School
The Henry Box School is a large secondary school with academy status located in Witney, Oxfordshire, England. The school has a catchment area of the town of Witney and many surrounding villages such as Ducklington and Aston. It has approximately 1200 students, aged 11 - 18. The Latin motto of the Henry Box School is Studio Floremus, which can be translated as 'By study we flourish'. The site was purchased in 1660 by grocer Henry Box, who established the school in his hometown after becoming a successful businessman in London. The schoolhouse, still surviving, and now a Grade II listed building.
The school has had a recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), the school maintained its 'good school' status.
Headteacher
Wendy Hemmingsley
Values and Vision
We believe that every child has the right to go to a good school and that every child should have the opportunity to transform their life, whatever their starting point. Five key questions underpin our vision of 'transforming lives through inspirational education':
Are we securing equity?
Is our leadership driving improvement?
Is our curriculum irrestible?
Are we research informed?
Are we managing resources effectively?
The Henry Box School is one of the founding schools of The Mill Academy Trust. Schools, staff and children within the Trust benefit from a strong ethos of support and collaboration. We also challenge ourselves to be even better, every day. We are not content with always doing what we've always done. The new educational landscape requires new ways of thinking, leading and operating and, at Henry Box, we aim to build on tradition and educate for the future.
Ofsted report
Our latest Ofsted report can be found at: https://www.henrybox.oxon.sch.uk/296/ofsted-report or attached below.
Professional Development
The school invests heavily in staff CPD, our booklet is attached which gives a flavour of what is on offer. The school is one of only 14 schools in the country to be awarded the Teacher Development Trust's Gold Award for our CPD programmes for our staff.
Professional Development is central to our work and we offer opportunities and support for all staff to develop their skills. From our excellent NQT programme through to our ‘Future Leader’ programme, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best. Being the lead school in our multi academy trust, we can also offer the opportunity for colleagues to develop their careers beyond one school if this is their area of interest.
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