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Teacher of History

Teacher of History

Graveney School

Wandsworth

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
September 2017
Apply by:
14 May 2017

Job overview

We require a committed and enthusiastic teacher in our highly successful department. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified NQTs and experienced teachers. You will be expected to teach across the full range of age and ability and there might be the opportunity for some teaching of Government and Politics.  

History is an extremely successful and popular subject at Graveney. Results at Key Stage 4 are generally above 90% A*-C; well above the National average (2016 66.1%). There are currently 148 students in year 11 taking History this year at GCSE level and the subject continues to be popular in the sixth form with 200 students studying the new A level course. Again, results are well above the national average at Key Stage 5 and many of our students go on to read History at university, and last year we had a number of successful Oxbridge candidates. 

The department of History and Politics employs a range of dynamic teaching styles and is committed to innovative curriculum development. 

For an application form and job description, please visit http://www.graveney.org/teaching-vacancies (please note that electronically submitted applications will not be accepted).

Closing date: Monday, 15th May 2017.

Interview date: w/c 22nd May 2017.

Graveney School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check.

This vacancy is not open to recruitment agencies.

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About Graveney School

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+44 208 6827000

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Graveney School is a non-denominational, co-educational secondary school with sixth form in Tooting, south-west London. There are 1,970 students aged 11-18 on the school roll, 709 of whom study in the sixth form.

Established in 1986, the school has held academy status since 2011. On joining Graveney, all students are placed into one of three houses: St John's, Ensham and Rosa Bassett. The secondary school is a short distance from Furzedown Primary School.

In February 2020, Graveney was again named by 'The Times' as Wandsworth's top performing secondary school at A-Level, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures, including percentage of pupils achieving EBacc, pupil progress, average points per pupil, average grade and average points.

Principal

Cynthia Rickman

Values and vision

The Graveney motto is "committed to excellence". Teachers provide the structure, encouragement and strategies to inspire and enable students to strive for high achievement in every aspect of their work and development. Additional study sessions are offered to pupils after school and during the holidays, in order to ensure that all have the opportunity to achieve.

Graveney has a long and enviable record of sporting success at local, national and even international level. The school understands the importance of leading an active life and the benefits this brings to pupils’ academic progress. All pupils in KS3 and 4 follow a broad and balanced PE curriculum. Sixth-form students are also provided with a range of opportunities to remain active.

Ofsted report

“The quality of teaching leads to exceptionally strong outcomes for students. There is a team of leading practitioners which impacts upon teaching and learning through professional training and research. For example, this team is leading a project running in collaboration with King’s College, London and a school project on teaching middle-ability students to improve practice.”

View Graveney School’s latest Ofsted report

Application Process

Applicants are advised to read ALL instructions and guidance on the application form prior to completion. Failure to do so may result in the form being returned to you, therefore causing a delay and missing the closing date for applications.

Wherever possible, please complete the application form electronically and include as much detail as possible; in particular:

  • Section 7E (Education Training and Qualifications) Do include/account for ALL gaps in the chronology of your education and employment from secondary to higher education, as appropriate.
  • Section 9 – Additional Information  Please take careful note of the instructions under this section and provide as much information as possible to support your application.

Please do not submit a CV as an alternative to any part of the application form as it will not be considered.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

As part of commitment to this inclusive culture, we kindly ask that you complete the separate Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form in addition to the Application form.

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