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Teacher of Religious Studies

Teacher of Religious Studies

Epsom and Ewell High School

Surrey

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
15 April 2024

Job overview

Epsom and Ewell High School is seeking a dynamic and experienced education professional to fill the role of Teacher of Philosophy & Ethics.

Qualifications

  • Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the subject(s) they are trained to teach
  • Be degree level educated (subject specialist required) and hold an appropriate teaching qualification
  • Have previous teaching experience within a secondary setting
  • Be committed to the pursuit of high standards, both academic and behavioural
  • Be able to evidence how they have raised attainment and challenged high achieving students to obtain the best grades
  • Be an excellent classroom practitioner
  • Be committed to being an excellent team player
  • Be able to build excellent relationships with students, pupils and other staff members
  • Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
  • Possess excellent behaviour management skills
  • Be able to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in class
  • Planning effectively to meet the needs of students with Special Educational Needs and equally those of high achieving students
  • To work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to secure the best outcomes for students
  • Liaising effectively with parents or carers on students’ progress and achievement
  • Working effectively as part of a team
  • Using a variety of teaching methods and styles appropriate to the range of ability of the students being taught
  • Securing a standard of behaviours that enables students to learn, and act to preempt and deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the behaviour policy of the school
  • Undertaking the teaching of those classes assigned under the school timetable
  • Planning and preparing lessons in accordance with the schemes of work of the department HEALTH AND SAFETY STAT

Thank you for your interest in this role, we look forward to receiving your application. Candidates should be aware that the closing date for applications is midday on Monday 15th April, however prompt applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications have been received.

To apply for this position, you must complete a Bourne Education Trust online application form (CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered). Candidates applying via other job sites should follow the instructions provided. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received and you will be contacted by email if have been shortlisted for an interview.

SAFEGUARDING:

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service approval ('DBS') as part of our rigorous approach to safeguarding our children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Attached documents

About Epsom and Ewell High School

Chief Executive Officer: Alex Russell

Principal: James Newman

“‘Transforming Schools; Changing Lives” 


About Epsom and Ewell High School

This is an exciting and rewarding school to work in. We were the first school in the UK to achieve the Schools Mental Health Gold Award. We were awarded this gold standard because of our fully comprehensive support and education programmes that have broken down the stigma surrounding mental health. As a result, we have created a school environment where students and staff are confident to fulfil their potential both in and outside of the classroom.

We do everything we can to ensure that staff have a great work-life balance. We have a shorter academic year than most, including a two-week autumn half term and early finishes both at Christmas and in the summer. Assessment is well managed and tightly focused. Time is not wasted on marking for marking’s sake and we actively encourage the sharing of resources to reduce the workload of new staff at the school. Systems are efficient and appropriate; there is no unnecessary bureaucracy. We take training very seriously and it utilises the talent that we have on the staff. Sessions are engaging and relevant, as are both staff and team meetings. We have no INSET days as such, instead preferring to have weekly training sessions to ensure that any input is timely and relevant. 

Our staff are refreshed for the challenges of working in a high performing environment and have an attendance record that is almost perfect. This is a vibrant, fast moving school that is well managed and extremely positive. Staff can obtain rapid promotion and benefit from opportunities both here and across our multi-academy trust.

The school is undergoing rapid expansion in both student numbers and capital build. Over the next few years the site will be transformed and students and staff will work in a school fit for the 21st century. This is a great time to join the school and be part of an inspirational learning culture.


About Bourne Education Trust

Bourne Education Trust was set up on the 9th September 2013 and is a charitable trust and an exempt charity. Since then, through rapid and exciting growth we are now 16 schools strong across Surrey, Hampshire and Richmond upon Thames. We have a cost effective organisation and a business model that delivers efficiency, effectiveness and growing economies of scale in order to free up more resources for the front line.

Message from CEO: Alex Russell

I am very proud to be the CEO of the Bourne Education Trust ('BET') and to work with like-minded and ambitious headteachers and board members. It is often said that each child gets one chance of education. Our role is to ensure that our pupils make the most of their opportunities by ensuring that our academies aspire to and reach the highest standards.’

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If you share our vision, we can offer you a great career with development, growth and progression across our Trust. Please see below for any current vacancies or get in touch with us at XXX to express your interest in working at Bourne Education Trust.

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Applications closed