Teacher of Religious Studies
Witton Park Academy
Blackburn
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main teachers scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017 if possible, or the earliest date after this
- Apply by:
- 14 November 2016
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and innovative teacher of Religious Studies. You will be a key player in the highly ambitious Humanities Faculty and will work with a highly committed team of professionals who are determined to develop the teaching of Religious Studies for all abilities up to AS level.
We are looking for a creative thinker who is an energetic and a dedicated teacher, who will engage, enthuse and challenge students to achieve their very best in Religious Studies. You must possess the skills and determination to bring out the best from students of different faiths and none by making a significant contribution to our Philosophy and Ethics Curriculum.
You will have excellent subject knowledge and be well informed on current educational developments and initiatives. You will work within a well-resourced curriculum area that has significantly improved GCSE results over recent years. The Humanities team has worked hard to develop opportunities to enrich learning outside the classroom and a commitment to this aspect would be welcome.
In 2016, 66% of students achieved a good pass in English and Maths. The outcomes for Humanities are also strong.
Geography
- A*-C - 53%
- 3+ Levels of Progress - 59
- 4+ Levels of Progress - 8
History
- A*-C - 58%
- 3+ Levels of Progress - 60
- 4+ Levels of Progress - 18
Phil. & Ethics
- A*-C - 80%
- 3+ Levels of Progress - 86
- 4+ Levels of Progress - 38
The team have been well led and keen to make further progress. The diverse curriculum offer supports a high up take for EBacc subjects and 32% of all students achieved this in 2016.
We welcome any requests from candidates wishing to visit the Academy. Please contact Samantha Tomlinson, Head Teachers PA stomlinson@wittonpark.org.uk if you would like this opportunity.
Closing date: 14th November 2016
Witton Park Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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About Witton Park Academy
Welcome to Witton Park Academy
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With pride and passion we unite our school and our local community, and lead the drive to be ‘always learning’.
We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our pupils, the expertise and dedication of our staff, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence.
Our ultra-modern school buildings allow our pupils to flourish in facilities for learning that truly do enable us to trail blaze innovative learning – from the bright and attractive classrooms, to the fully equipped outside play areas, the facilities allow our pupils to fully explore their talents and to shine in those areas that they most enjoy.
A building, however, is only as good as the people working within; we believe we have some of the best students and teachers in the world. Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place on their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools through the Achievement through Collaboration Trust, we have a variety of external partners from Google, The Schools, Students and Teacher Network and with University College London. Partnerships like these create opportunities for all members of our team.
We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our pupils and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.
Andy Burton
Headteacher
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