Teacher of History and Politics
Leighton Park School
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is competitive but will depend on your skills and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2017
Job overview
HMC Co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11-18.
Teacher of History and Politics Full Time September 2017
A vacancy will arise for a full-time History and Politics teacher to start in September 2017 to join a successful and popular department. The post would suit either a newly qualified teacher or an experienced professional, but the ability to teach at all levels would be an advantage, as would experience of teaching the IBDP. Ability and willingness to use ICT within the teaching of History and Politics is essential. You will be dynamic, a team-worker and bring enthusiasm to this post A willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities is also required.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Founded on Quaker values, Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere where we aim to inspire and support each student to prepare for their future by reaching their potential academically and personally. We aim to appoint a candidate who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
To apply, please complete the attached application form or download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Closing date for this position is: Midday, Friday 19th May 2017
Interviews will be held during week commencing: 22nd May 2017
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About Leighton Park School
Leighton Park School is a successful, forward looking independent (HMC) day and boarding school for approximately 500 pupils aged 11-18 set in 65 acres of magnificent parkland.
Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world, reflecting the school’s Quaker values. In March 2021 we won the ISA Award for Outstanding Local Community Outreach for the involvement of our students, staff and parents in projects helping those less fortunate and putting our Quaker values into practice.
We are a school that inspires Achievement with Values, Character and Community and academic excellence is the consequence of our approach. Valuing breadth and depth, we are distinguished by excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), Music and Ethical Enterprise. The UK Government’s latest 16-18 league tables reveal Leighton Park to be the best performing School in Berkshire and in the top 1% of English schools. We are one of only eight schools to have always appeared in the top 100.
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