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Teacher of Humanities

Teacher of Humanities

Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Tonbridge

Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
January 2018
Apply by:
10 November 2017

Job overview

The Hayesbrook School

The Hayesbrook School is a non-selective boys Academy (with a mixed Sixth Form) that specialises in sports and mathematics.

The wide ability school serves the communities of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, with all students supported and challenged to reach their own personal excellence.

The school has 763 students on roll.  Our strengths are strong behaviour, examination success and an emphasis upon learning and teaching.  The Hayesbrook School is also renowned for its success in extra-curricular activities and for its support of other school, both locally and nationally.

Our vision is simple – to ensure that all of our students achieve beyond our expectations and flourish as confident learners with the highest aspirations, ready for the university or careers of their choice and also ready for the world in which they will work and live.

For more information visit www.hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk

Teacher of Humanities (Geography and/or History) – maternity cover

The Humanities Department is a highly effective team committed to collaborative ways of working, mixed-ability teaching, and to providing a wide range of enrichment opportunities at KS3 to KS5.  Geography and History are taught as a discreet subjects at KS3 and are very popular choice at KS4 & KS5.  This year a record 79% of students gained A*-C grades at GCSE and 100% gained a pass at A Level.

The department is a well-resourced environment where creativity and flexibility lead to excellent teaching and a high level of student engagement.  There are clear schemes of work and resources that complement a range of pupil activities, and fieldwork is very much encouraged.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed Geography and/or History teacher who is able to teach across the age and ability range and is committed to impacting whole school improvement through their subject.  The ability to offer a second Humanities subject would be seen as a distinct advantage, but is not an essential requirement. We welcome applications from excellent teachers from either subject.

This is a part time, fixed term position to cover maternity leave of the existing post holder, and will commence from January 2018.

You will use your application to demonstrate your skills and experience in relation to the advertised position.

Brook learning Trust

The Brook Learning Trust is proud to have The Hayesbrook School as part of our family of academies.  As a Trust, we bring together our unique academies in our belief in the power of education to change lives and communities.

It is would steadfast purpose to challenge and defy the barriers that constrain the education progress of any child.  We set high aims for aspiration and secure collective responsibility for all our children’s achievements.  Our work is underpinned by the values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Optimism, Excellence and Accountability.

A strong focus on teaching and learning as well as high standards and expectations has led the Brook Learning Trust to become one of the highest performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Last year, children in our academies made better progress – learning and growing with us – than they would have done in other schools or academies nationally.  The Brook Learning Trust, working with The Hayesbrook School, brings energy, passion and expertise to the education of our children.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  All post are subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check and references.  An overseas police check will be required by candidates who have worked or resided outside of the UK, in the last 5 years.

Application information

Applications should be completed using a Brook Learning Trust application form, with candidates demonstrating their ability to meet the key responsibilities, qualifications and skills contained required. 

Completed applications should be sent to careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk  Applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore early application is recommended to avoid disappointment

Interview dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

Attached documents

About Leigh Academy Tonbridge

‘Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional’ Ofsted, 2022.

‘Staff are proud to work at the school. There is a strong culture of collaboration and sharing.’

The school’s small size means that all pupils are known, valued and nurtured.’

'Senior Leaders have a passionate and ambitious vision about providing high-quality education for all pupils at the school…senior leaders are relentless about raising standards and maintaining high expectations by keeping a high profile around the school.’

Joining us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge: Building on the strengths of our legacy school, Hayesbrook Academy, Leigh Academy Tonbridge will open our doors to the first cohort of year 7 students, including boys and girls, for September 2023.

Hayesbrook Academy first opened in 1964. Having always been an all-boys school, our history before then is closely linked to the old Sussex Road Boys School, where records go back to the early 1900’s, and so we have a strong tradition of education provision in Tonbridge. The modern day academy has always been an 11-18 comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, serving the local community.

The Academy grows, adapts and thrives with each new cohort of students that are welcomed here every September and our recent move to Leigh Academies Trust has strengthened the academy’s ability to deliver the very best for our pupils.


Principal Mr M Crow


Please see our Trusts Vision: https://vision2030.org.uk/

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