Teacher of History
Vyners School
Ickenham, Middlx. NW London, bordering Herts and Bucks
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2018
Job overview
TEACHER OF HISTORY
“A Good School with Outstanding Behaviour and Safety and Outstanding Leadership and Management.” Ofsted December 2013
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic suitably qualified teacher of History who has a real passion for the subject and who is capable of teaching across all key stages, with the capability of inspiring, challenging and stimulating students. The post would equally suit a newly qualified or experienced teacher who has obtained a good degree in History or a related discipline. For NQTs, three weeks’ work in July is offered as an induction to the school.
The History Department at Vyners is a successful one, both within the school context and against the national backdrop. Our students are enthusiastic and inquisitive and seek to reach the high expectations we have for them. The 2017 GCSE results in History were 72% A*-C and 37% A*-A (compared to the national average of 65% and 25% respectively). In addition, A Level History results are well above the national average and many of our students go on to study History at university. The department currently comprises of two full time members of staff, all of whom are trained specialists and the department is well resourced in terms of interactive technology and textbooks. The ethos at the heart of the department is one of enthusiasm, rigour and collaboration.
Vyners is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed six form entry, 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in a pleasant residential area in North West London, bordering Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We have a track record of real success at all Key Stages. A school record of 84% of students achieved grades 9-4 in both English and Maths at GCSE in 2017 and we were ranked in the top 10% of all schools nationally for progress measures and attainment in 2016. At A-Level 30% of all grades were A* - A and 55% A* - B. The school converted to academy status on 1 November 2011 and is the lead school in the Vyners Learning Trust which also includes a primary school.
We are well known for high academic standards, good behaviour, and our strong community spirit including a strong house system with students leading their peers. “Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional” (Ofsted 2013). Many students are involved in extracurricular sport, music and drama, performing at a high level including prestigious public events and performing in our own school productions.
We offer you:
• A well established and well respected Continual Professional Development program.
• Creative opportunities and mentoring for continual career progression.
• A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work.
• A lively, friendly and supportive team of specialist History teachers achieving excellent results.
• A comprehensive and first class new employee induction programme.
• An annual two day Staff Conference with excellent keynote speakers.
• Excellent facilities including Interactive whiteboards, onsite gym, ample car parking and access to local transport.
Start Date: no later than 1 September 2018
Closing date for Applications: 9.00am Monday 26 February 2018
Vyners School is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
For full details of this post, an application form and further information please refer to the attached documents and visit the vacancies section of our website: www.vynersschool.org.uk. (Frances Webb, HR / Office Manager. Tel: 01895 200853)
Attached documents
About Vyners School
Vyners School is a non-denominational, mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Ickenham, in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
The school is named after Sir Robert Vyner, who was a Lord Mayor of London and lived nearby. It first opened its doors as a grammar school in early 1960, and later became a comprehensive school. It gained academy status in 2011 and has around 1,200 students aged 11-18.
Headteacher
Gary Mullings
Values and vision
The Vyners School values were developed by governors, students, parents and staff in 2013. They are: community, aspiration, respect and endeavour. Vyners School encourages students to be resilient, unafraid to take calculated risks and make mistakes. Its values, the school hopes, will help pupils to stretch themselves, because the most valuable learning often takes place outside their comfort zone.
The school seeks to blend a 21st-century education with more traditional behavioural and uniform standards. It aims to produce rounded and grounded young people who will make a positive contribution to the world. Vyners School specialises in mathematics and computing.
Ofsted report
“Students achieve well and their attainment is well above average and improving in nearly all subjects and for most groups. Teaching is good and improving rapidly. This is recognised by parents, carers and students."
“The best lessons are ambitious, helping students to work things out for themselves and achieve their very best. Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. All students and parents and carers are clear that the school is a safe place to learn. Relationships are positive and students embrace their learning with enthusiasm.”
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