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Teacher of Human Sciences

Teacher of Human Sciences

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Ashbourne

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2019
Apply by:
9 December 2018

Job overview

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Ashbourne Academy

Teacher of Human Sciences

0.5 FTE

Fixed term until 24th May 2019

The Trustees of QEGSMAT and Governing Body of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Ashbourne Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Human Sciences.

Nestled in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales in the idyllic town of Ashbourne, 

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Ashbourne Academy is an academic and vibrant rural comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form. The successful candidate will teach within a highly successful department with exceptional outcomes and a high number of students on level 3 courses. The 6th Form is situated on a separate site just 500 yards away from the main Academy. Staff involved in teaching 6th Form are a strong team with a real sense of community, the successful candidate with form an integral part of this strong team. 

QEGSMAT is looking for a dynamic teacher with the passion and enthusiasm to deliver high quality lessons in a highly prized curricular area. You will have a commitment to the education of young people both within a subject area and in their pastoral care as a tutor. The ethos and values of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Ashbourne Academy are important to the staff, students, and local community; the successful candidate will promote and adhere to these values. Most importantly, the successful candidate will enjoy teaching young people and be a visible member of the teaching staff. Applications from both experienced and newly qualified staff are welcome. 

At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce create exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. They support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society. 

QEGSMAT is committed to providing first-rate training and development to all of our staff within this evolving Trust. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. 

Appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level. 

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please visit www.qegsmat.com where you will find the application form and recruitment pack. 

To apply for this position please send your completed application form to hr@qegsmat.com.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 9th December 2018

Provisional Interview date: Friday 14th December 2018

Actual Salary: MPS/UPS 

Potential Start date: 7th January 2019

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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is an 11-18 Comprehensive school in the picturesque town of Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

The school has two sites very close to each other. The Green Road Campus and the Boothby Campus. Sixth Form lessons are taught at the Boothby campus which is approximately 500 yards away from the Green Road campus. The majority of the school site is relatively new with a more recently opened teaching, canteen and sports changing facility opened in September 2024.

Students are admitted at age 11 from a large number of feeder primary schools, spread from Hartington in the north to Sudbury in the south. Primary schools vary in size from those with just two teachers to a much larger town school. Transition is therefore a key priority and the Head of Year 7 works hard to ensure a well designed mix in forms and teaching groups.

In Year 7 all classes begin as mixed prior attainment with special educational needs students receiving extra support. Approximately 2% of the school population have an Education and Health Care Plan.

At Key Stage 4 all students currently study English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies, a Humanity, PSHE and PE.  Additional option blocks supplemented by advice and interviews, ensure that all receive a balanced curriculum. Accreditation at Key Stage 4 is either GCSE or vocational qualifications. Our location and local employment opportunities influence our curriculum offer with Creative and Digital Media, Agriculture, Childcare, Engineering and Construction all on offer in Yrs10-11.

Approximately 65% of our students continue into the Sixth Form studying a range of A Level and BTEC courses. We are particularly proud of the performance of our students at Sixth Form level where we regularly feature amongst the highest achieving schools in the Country. Most Sixth Formers progress to higher education. Sixth form students play an important role in the life of the school by volunteering in the school and local community.

The management of the school is based on departments and Year Groups. Heads of Year and Deputy Heads of Year meet on a regular cycle to discuss pastoral issues. That work is then co-ordinated by the leadership team of Head, a Deputy Head and 5 Assistant Heads.

The school converted to Academy Status in July 2012 and formed a Multi-Academy Trust in 2017. The school was inspected by OFSTED in October 2014 and judged to be 'Good'. Ofsted monitoring inspections in 2018 and 2024 have all maintained the 'Good' judgement. However, we are not complacent and the school has a number of exciting projects intended to develop learning and to enhance opportunities for staff. These whole school and trust-wide projects offer opportunities for new staff to join in developing initiatives and we hope to benefit from your experience in other establishments.

Our students cover the full ability range and come from all walks of life. A small number exhibit some challenging behaviour. However, most are committed to learning and help to make Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School a rewarding place in which to work or study.

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Applications closed