Teacher of Humanities
Grove School
Market Drayton, Shropshire
- £28,000 - £43,685 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teacher Pension Scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- To start 16th April 2023
- Apply by:
- 15 February 2023
Job overview
MPR/UPR
Full Time, Permanent
Required for 16 April 2023
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Teacher of humanities to join our successful team. We are seeking an innovative and motivational humanities teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the desire and commitment to raise achievement of students at all levels. The successful applicant must be qualified to teach humanities to at least GCSE Level including short course religious education. We are looking for a passionate and inspirational professional who would enjoy working in an exciting and rewarding environment and is prepared to contribute fully to school life. Applications are welcome from ECTs. Please note that you may be required to work across other schools in the Academy Trust if required.
In the Humanities Faculty we have:
- Well-equipped classrooms with a variety of interactive facilities
- An enthusiastic and supportive department team
- Hard working students and strong home/school partnerships
- A range of technology to enhance teaching and learning
The Grove School is a successful, forward-thinking 11-18 Academy, with 800 students currently on roll. Located in the attractive border town of Market Drayton, the school enjoys a semi-rural location, within walking distance of the town centre.
The Grove is a thriving school, dedicated to ensuring students feel fully supported in all that they do. Learning radiates well beyond the classroom, with a vast array of extra-curricular activities, trips and educational visits taking place each term. Facilities at the school are exceptional, providing students with access to state of the art ICT equipment, extensive sports facilities and fully equipped classrooms.
At Grove we can offer:
- An ‘Outstanding’ curriculum offering students a strong core entitlement in English, Mathematics and Science
- A full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all
- A wide range of staff benefits
- Excellent resources and facilities
- An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors
There will be an opportunity for those interested in applying, to visit the school. If you would like to attend or if you have any other queries, please email Samantha Gardiner, on samantha.gardiner@gro.mmat.co.uk
(Please note we do not accept CVs).
Closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 13 February 2023.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15 February 2023.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Grove School
Grove School and Sixth Form is a secondary and further education establishment at the centre of the community in Market Drayton and surrounding areas. We are a part of the Marches Multi-Academy Trust and we are committed to providing our students with the skills and experiences that are required for life
In December 2018, the school became part of the Marches Academy Trust. This is a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire.
Headteacher’s Welcome
Welcome to The Grove School.
I am delighted to welcome you and to introduce you to this great school.
The Grove School is proud to be part of The Marches Academy Trust. Their vision of ‘Achievement through Caring’ has resulted in providing access to outstanding support which helps staff and students alike to achieve at the highest level.
Here at The Grove School we instill the highest expectations and engender an infectious, lifelong enthusiasm for learning where we create a community with ambition, a sense of self-worth, belief and personal growth enabling students to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Our school vision of A Mind Set to Succeed is the foundation of all that we do where a ‘can do’ attitude is constantly encouraged. We foster independent learning, confidence and leadership in our students, through stimulating and challenging lessons. Here, the students develop high aspirations, achieve success and are well prepared for future study and the world of work. Many of our sixth form students go on to study at the top universities.
Relationships between staff and students are excellent and we offer the very best pastoral care in a caring and supportive environment. With student well-being at the heart of all that we do, here at The Grove School we are committed to providing an excellent all-round education.
This web site provides lots of information but you are also welcome to visit our school to meet our great students and staff.
Mrs Sonia Taylor – Headteacher
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