Teacher of PE & Geography
Abbeyfield School
Northampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2020
- Apply by:
- 23 October 2019
Job overview
Abbeyfield School is looking for an ambitious, experienced, committed and energetic teacher of PE & Geography who shares our vision and values and can support the aims and ethos of the school and Creative Education Trust. There is a real commitment to professional development within the school and the Trust making this is an ideal post for a colleague with career aspirations. This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues to make a significant difference to the next stage of our journey. In July 2019 we were delighted to be awarded ‘Secondary School of the Year’ in the Northamptonshire Education Awards.
The PE Faculty is a strong, committed and supportive team led by Martin Gibbs. The faculty is very well resourced and is committed to providing a rich curriculum and a variety of learning opportunities for student including fixtures, competitions and leader ship opportunities for students supporting cross-phase events. PE is a very popular option at GCSE and A Level. The Humanities Faculty which includes Geography, History, RE and Philosophy is a strong, committed and supportive team led by Jill Spencer. The faculty is well resourced and is committed to providing a rich curriculum and a variety of learning opportunities for student including off-site experiences. With over 50% following an Ebacc pathway Geography is a popular option at GCSE and numbers are very healthy at A Level.
We believe Abbeyfield is a very special place to work and we are excited about the future. If you are passionate about what we are trying to achieve then we look forward to receiving your application.
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About Abbeyfield School
Abbeyfield School, part of the Creative Education Trust, is an 11-18 school, predominately serving the South East of Northampton. Through teamwork and a shared desire to support and challenge every student in order for them to achieve their personal best we are building on the 2016 Ofsted ‘good’ judgement and the very pleasing recent outcomes. We have high expectations and aspirations of ourselves and of our students. Our Quality First Teaching Charter ensures a focus on high quality teaching and learning. Alongside academic achievement we place a very high value on students’ social and personal development, equipping them with the life and employability skills needed for successful adulthood.
The school has a wealth of facilities that underpin the wide curriculum including; state of the art theatre, science lecture theatre, dance studio, drama studio, super learning centre designed for collaborative teaching, fitness suite, sports field, netball courts, basketball courts, gym and a full size sports hall. In the last few years we have been at the forefront of curriculum innovation and now offer our students an extensive and relevant curriculum choice.
Our mission is to develop the full academic, personal and social potential of each individual student. The School has a growing reputation for success, with our school slogan "Ambitious to Achieve" proposed by one of our own Year 12 students and our 6 school values - Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Responsibility, Creativity and Independence formed from a staff and student vote . We have high expectations of our students and are an inclusive community and welcome all students from all backgrounds.
This Ambition and community spirit throughout the school led to our Northamptonshire Secondary School of the Year Award 2019 (Northamptonshire Education Awards).
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