Teacher of History (with Humanities)
Ridgewood School
Doncaster
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2016
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2016
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of History (with additional strengths in other humanities subjects) who is both an outstanding teacher and a dynamic practitioner. The successful candidate will be passionate about History and the humanities and about the practice of teaching, and will inspire our students. At Ridgewood, we want teachers who love being in the classroom and who care about the students they teach.
Our History department is thriving with eleven classes across KS4 and five across KS5, including the delivery of Government and Politics. The department consists of four innovative and passionate teachers who focus on making engaging lessons so that their love of the subject is passed on to students. The History team are part of our successful Humanities faculty (History, Geography, RE, MFL) and work closely with the other practitioners in the faculty to share ideas, approaches and strategies. Collaboration reinforces their accomplishments as a faculty and the successful applicant would become part of this high-performing team.
As a Good school with an Outstanding Sixth Form, we are enjoying a trajectory of continued success and look forward to welcoming a successful applicant who can join us on our journey. Our school motto, ‘Prepare for the road ahead’, represents our belief in preparing our staff and students for their future, not only in terms of academic achievement, but also in terms of the training, enrichment and experiences which make us model citizens. Our school values – Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork and Enjoyment – underpin what we do and contribute to our ethos in everything we undertake as a school community. We set our standards high and do not compromise, because we believe in the best for everyone.
We are looking for:
- An exceptional teacher with experience of securing positive outcomes for students
- A team player and excellent role model to students and colleagues
- An innovative practitioner who will bring ideas and enthusiasm to the team
- A hard worker who is prepared to go the extra mile for their students
- A passionate teacher who shares our vision to educate the whole child
- A subject expert who values the importance of History and the humanities
In return we offer the successful applicant:
- A friendly and caring department of dedicated teachers and support staff
- The chance to develop innovative and exciting classroom practice
- The opportunity to learn and develop under excellent leaders
- An outstanding Behaviour for Learning system to drive student progress
- A range of opportunities for professional development and training
- An energetic working environment where creativity is encouraged
- Supportive colleagues who share your passion for teaching
- A dedicated team of senior leaders committed whole school development
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school operates a no smoking policy.
Ridgewood School became an Academy on 1 November 2011 and is not part of an academy chain. We are a school that is fully committed to the personal and educational development of all our students. The start date for the post is January 2017.
Application forms are available either via the TES, Vacancies link on the school website http://www.ridgewoodschool.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=50 , by email appls@ridgewoodschool.co.uk or by phoning 01302 783939. Completed applications should be returned directly to school via post or email: appls@ridgewoodschool.co.uk or via TES Hirewire by midday Friday 14 October 2016 at the latest.
Barnsley Road, Scawsby, DN5 7UB
Tel: (01302) 783939 Fax: (01302) 800488
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About Ridgewood School
- Ridgewood School
- Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster
- South Yorkshire
- DN5 7UB
- United Kingdom
We want every student who leaves Ridgewood School to aspire to achieve beyond what they thought they could do when they first started with us. Our core values emphasise high standards, pride in everything we do, and working together as school community to achieve the best, both inside and beyond the classroom. Nobody at Ridgewood settles for second best. It is important to us that our students not only achieve great results, but develop as people who are ready to meet any challenges they face in the future with confidence and self-assurance. We want to give our students opportunities that let them grow both intellectually and personally, and enable them to develop their own unique characters. Students at Ridgewood are given the means to contribute to both our school community and the wider community beyond. We educate the whole child so that students immerse themselves wholeheartedly in school life, and leave with a desire to contribute to society.
We offer our students an environment in which they can flourish, and see the results of their own hard work pay off. With the help of our dedicated staff, they can prepare for the road ahead and begin their journey into adult life equipped with the skills they need to ensure a happy and successful future.
Our core values are, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
We educate the whole child. Ridgewood School seeks to provide all its students with the opportunities and support which enable them to achieve and exceed their potential, not only in terms of academic achievement, but as a valuable member of the school community, and of the wider society beyond.
Ethos and Aims:
- To raise the aspirations of students so they desire to achieve and exceed targets set for them, both within and beyond the classroom.
- To engender a sense of collaborative purpose, so students and staff work together to achieve their best.
- To care for students as individuals and to respect their talents, aspirations, strengths and unique qualities.
- To provide opportunities for students to be engaged, interested and challenged by what they do and learn, every day.
- To continually strive for improvement in all areas, through hard work, resilience and determination.
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