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Teacher of Religious Studies

Teacher of Religious Studies

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School

Havering

  • Expired
Salary:
Mainscale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter or September 2022
Apply by:
1 December 2021

Job overview

THE COOPERS’ COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL

ST MARY’S LANE, UPMINSTER, ESSEX, RM14 3HS

Website: www.cooperscoborn.co.uk

Head Teacher: Ms Sue Hay

TEACHER OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

MAIN SCALE

REQUIRED FROM EASTER OR SEPTEMBER 2022

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational 11 – 18 school.  

Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

We are seeking a Teacher of Religious Studies who feels they can make a significant and positive contribution to the Department and the school as a whole.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach Religious Studies at KS3, KS4 and opportunities for KS5.

There is an excellent ECT induction programme in place and Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

The School has excellent facilities, is over-subscribed and is attended by highly motivated students, who achieve excellent results. Religious Studies is compulsory at GCSE (students follow AQA specification) and we want someone to join our team of subject specialists to continue our run of impressive results. 

We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies. More information on the school can be found on the school website.

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Georgina Evans, Head of Religious Studies for an informal discussion about the post gev@cooperscoborn.co.uk 

The successful candidate is required to complete a six-month probationary period

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st December 2021 at Noon

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

CVs AND APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES 

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and 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 candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.


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About The Coopers' Company and Coborn School

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster is a dynamic 11-18 co-educational school for 1,467 pupils.  Our roots date back to 1536.  While focusing clearly on academic achievement, we aim to provide a liberal education which recognises and develops the potential of every pupils, within a caring, supportive and friendly environment, thus helping our pupils in their preparation to become full and effective citizens.

The School is designated as having a religious character and upholds Christian principles embodied in our motto "Love as Brethren".  Religious Education is a compulsory part of the School curriculum.

We value tradition, innovation and independence.  We maintain high standards of discipline and reward effort, attainment and creativity.  These values are nurtured both through the School's broad and balanced curriculum and through its exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities.  We excel in the fields of Music and Drama and have been awarded Sportsmark Gold for Excellence in Sport and the Artsmark for excellence in the Performing Arts.  We are national finalists in 14 different sports.  Nearly half of our pupils play musical instruments and participate in the 24 different orchestras, bands and ensembles.  Our School drama and musical productions are of professional standard.

The School enjoys the active support of its parent Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Coopers, through the Coopers' Company and Coborn Educational Foundation.

We are fortunate in having pupils who are highly motivated in both their work and play and live up to the high standards expected of them.

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