Teacher of History
Chesterton Community College
Cambridgeshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2019
Job overview
CHESTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
11-16 mixed College with 940 pupils on roll
Headteacher: Lucy Scott
Teacher of History
Required from January 2020
We seek a well-qualified, enthusiastic and innovative history specialist to join our dynamic history department. As a department we pride ourselves on fostering a love of history within young people through excellent teaching, and work collaboratively to sustain a culture of very high expectations for both staff and students. This is reflected in our consistently high uptake at KS4, and our exceptional GCSE results. This post is suitable for an NQT or an experienced teacher.
As a school, we are innovative in realising the potential of all our students. We are at the forefront of e-learning and all students in Years 8-11 use their own iPad to learn in an engaging way. We are equally committed to realising the potential of our staff. We offer a supportive environment in which to work and there is an outstanding CPD programme.
Closing date: Friday 18th October at 9am
Interview date: TBC
About Chesterton Community College
- Chesterton Community College
- Gilbert Road, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB4 3NY
- United Kingdom
Chesterton Community College is a co-educational secondary academy located in Cambridge, educating around 1,000 students aged xxx. The school converted to academy status in 2011.
Chesterton Community College holds specialist status in humanities, and has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation since its founding. In 2004 its opened a brand-new sports complex, complete with gym, swimming pool and café.
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Scott
Values and vision
Chesterton Community College highly values its non-selective ethos, going to great lengths to ensure that students are given proper provision and care regardless of background or ability. The school is known for its English-language provision for students who have learning difficulties or who are learning English as an additional language.
Teachers strives to involve students' families, so that parents have a positive and accurate idea of the path taken by their child. Tolerance and respect for other faiths and traditions are heavily impressed upon students.
Ofsted report
“Most students, including the few from minority heritage groups, are achieving well and making good progress. The proportions of students making expected and better progress in English and mathematics is improving, and above average. In the summer 2013 national examinations attainment was above average in both English and mathematics.”
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