Teacher of Humanities

We seek to appoint a dynamic, inspirational teacher to contribute to the teaching of History and Geography at Worksop College, and to contribute to the raising of overall standards of learning and the wider life of a busy boarding school.

THE ROLE

In our new Teacher of Humanities we are looking for:

• An outstanding teacher of History and Geography with a proven track record;
• An enthusiast who is keen to inspire pupils and to continue to raise the profile of History and Geography within the College;
• Someone who can teach both subjects to Key Stage 4, and at least one of those to A Level;
• Someone who can contribute to the wider scholarship of pupils’ experience of the department.

The post would suit a teacher keen to develop his or her career by taking on significant responsibility or an NQT, to whom full statutory support will be given. We are also currently advertising for a Housemaster and a Housemistress, which could be combined with this post for the right candidate.

WORKSOP COLLEGE: CHARACTER OF THE SCHOOL

• A growing, co-educational independent school with 600 pupils, aged 3-18; at the senior age group, there are over 400 pupils in Years 7-13, 50% of them boarding.
• A majestic range of purpose-built Victorian buildings, with a particularly fine Chapel and Great Hall.
• College grounds include an 18-hole golf course, an indoor swimming pool, a Sports Hall, tennis courts, netball courts, two Astroturf hockey pitches, an athletics track, four cricket pitches, six rugby pitches and two football pitches.
• The school has a strong Christian ethos, but welcomes pupils from all faiths or those who have no faith at all.
• The preparatory school to the College at Ranby House is a thriving, growing 3-11 school of c. 200 pupils. 

WORKSOP COLLEGE: WHAT WE ARE ACHIEVING

• A wide range of academic ability, but excellent results. Most departments now offer positive Value Added. An increasing proportion of Upper Sixth leavers go to top 20 universities. Over 70% of GCSE examinations taken achieve A*, A or B with record numbers of successful Oxbridge applicants. 
• A plethora of different sports and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. National reputation for Cricket and Hockey. The school aims to be the school of choice in the region, with particular specialisms in key areas – Engineering, aspects of Music and Drama
• Constant development – a new boys’ boarding House (£3.5m) and a new House to accommodate Years 7 & 8 opened in 2016, with a further £1m invested in re-configuring and upgrading teaching facilities.  The extended Library will open soon and a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre will enhance our established reputation as a destination of choice. Plans have been submitted to build an entirely new, £10m Junior School on this site within the next few years.
• Secure financial foundation and future, backed by the Woodard Corporation 

TEACHING AT WORKSOP COLLEGE

• Friendly community and excellent relationships within the Common Room and between teachers and pupils.
• Charming and well-mannered pupils who are willing to engage in and will respond enthusiastically to a range of learning activities.
• Small classes.
• Autonomy for teachers and, significantly, for Heads of Departments 
• Confident, forward-looking management and Governors.
• Rewarding pastoral work.

PASTORAL CARE

In addition to the academic role, every teacher at Worksop is expected to contribute fully to the wider aspects of education. As a small school, Worksop College is renowned for the quality of its pastoral care and all teachers are attached to one of the eight boarding or day houses. As a Woodard school, Christian values are at the very heart of a Worksop education and the successful candidate would be expected to uphold these values and to support the Chapel through attendance, for example, at the weekly school service.

All members of staff at Worksop are expected to play a full part in the extra-curricular activities. These embrace the full range of sports, music, societies, expeditions, drama, many forms of art and technology, CCF, voluntary service, and a wide range of hobbies.  

TERMS OF SERVICE

Worksop College has its own salary scale. Living accommodation may be available. You are eligible to join the Teachers’ Pension scheme.

We take child welfare and child protection issues very seriously and the suitability of the successful candidate will be subject to stringent checks, for example through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should visit our website www.wsnl.co.uk to complete the online application form with a covering letter. 

For further information:

Email: recruitment @wsnl.co.uk 

Telephone: 01909 537189  

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 9th May 2018. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 14th or 21st May.