Teacher of Religious Studies
The Beacon School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR (fringe)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2021
Job overview
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking an excellent Religious Studies Teacher to join an already successful Faculty. Your passion for religious studies will mean that you can bring the subject to life, inspire high levels of learning, all within a positive learning environment. There will be the opportunity to teach across the key stages.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher, or a more experienced colleague to join us.
WHY CHOOSE US:
The Beacon School is an oversubscribed comprehensive school based in Banstead, Surrey and is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, our core purpose is to strive for exceptional learning - and learning & teaching is at the heart of everything we do.
The school is an exciting, innovative place to work, with academic express streams; a strong house system and enrichment activities; and we offer extensive professional development opportunities.
WHY WORK AT THE BEACON SCHOOL:
- You will join an exceptionally warm and welcoming staff
- Teach students who want to learn
- Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty
- You will have access to an excellent programme of CPD
- There is the opportunity to deliver CPD in the Faculty and across the whole school
- You will have the opportunity to be coached or become a coach
- You will be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 41 GLF Schools
- Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching
- There are numerous opportunities to be fast-tracked into school leadership
- There is a large range of extra-curricular activities and visits to be involved with
- There is a very strong and supportive staff body with a number of staff social events
- There is the opportunity to teach across all of the key stages
- We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants
- We are conveniently located within easy reach of Epsom, Sutton and south London, with excellent road networks and only 40-minutes by train from London Victoria
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Planning, resourcing and delivering engaging lessons
- Working with the Subject Leader and Faculty Lead to integrate religious studies into the curriculum at every opportunity possible
- Create opportunity for all students to achieve in the subject, irrespective of ability
- Be able to build strong relationships with students, families and staff
- Go the extra mile for our students
YOU WILL BE:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Well qualified and enthusiastic
- Able to teach religious studies across all key stages
- Passionate about the subject and committed to improving teaching and learning
- Forward thinking, creative, receptive to change and able to work with the team
- A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
- The ability to work towards deadlines
DETAILS:
Salary: MPR/UPR (fringe)
Contract: full-time (would consider part-time for the right candidate) and permanent
Closing date: midday on Monday 1st February 2021
Contact: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kate Marrill, Deputy Headteacher
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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About The Beacon School
I am delighted to welcome you to The Beacon School.
Every child has the right to an exceptional education. I consider it a privilege to work alongside the staff at The Beacon School, each of whom share this view. We are a school that is proud to sit at the heart of the community of Banstead, and our aim is to serve that community through the provision of an exceptional education alongside a wide breadth of enriching experiences.
We are an inclusive community - staff at The Beacon School are committed to ensuring that all students are supported to excel academically. However, our community strives for more than that. It is essential that each of our students recognise that academic success, whilst important in securing opportunities for the future, will not be enough to truly thrive. It is just as important that our students recognise and embrace the values that our school community hold to be important. For these values are what will ultimately define our students in the future. By becoming values driven individuals, our students will be best equipped to shape for the better the communities that they will build for themselves. Academic excellence underpinned by strong values will allow each student to fulfil their true potential.
We trust that the ambitions that we hold for our students are shared by all within our community. I and my colleagues at The Beacon School will maintain the highest expectations of all our students in every respect. This is especially true when it comes to our values. We are fortunate to draw upon the support of our Multi Academy Trust, GLF Schools, whose own core values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness align with our own philosophy. Our most important partners however are our parents and carers. We are determined to work in genuine partnership with families to ensure the success of all our students.
I recognise that few decisions are more important than where to apply for the next step in your child’s education. For those families that place their trust in us, each colleague at The Beacon School will work relentlessly to honour the faith that you put in us. I am confident that by the time your child moves on to the next step in their educational journey, you will reflect that this choice was undoubtedly the right decision for your child.
Matt Duffield
Executive Headteacher
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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