Teacher of Social Studies
Kirkby College
Nottinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Range
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 March 2017
Job overview
An exciting opportunity exists for an excellent classroom practitioner to join an experienced and committed Social Studies team. Applicants should be able to offer a broad range of Social Studies subjects across the 11-16 age and ability range (Geography would be advantageous). The post may suit an NQT or teacher with experience.
The latest Ofsted report (May 2015) evaluated the school to be Good across all categories.
We require applications from candidates who fit our core purpose of improving the life chances for all our students.
You will be:
- An outstanding teacher
- Highly motivated and innovative
- Willing to learn and develop alongside others
- Able to work collaboratively to promote student achievement
For the right candidate the school will offer:
- Opportunities to develop your professional practice as a teacher and leader
- A supportive yet challenging environment, aspiring for excellence.
If you feel you are able to fulfil this pivotal role, we would like to hear from you.
Please send for an application form via email admin@kirkbycollege.notts.sch.uk or visit our website www.kirkbycollege.org.uk
Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 27th March 2017.
The school 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 will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Kirkby College
Tennyson Street
Kirkby in Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 7DH
Telephone 01623 455925
Principal: Mr S A Taylor - Head of School: Ms B Blagden - Roll 479 (11-18)
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About Kirkby College
- Kirkby College
- Tennyson Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG17 7DH
- United Kingdom
Kirkby College is a mixed, non-denominational, non-selective secondary academy for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, and there are 540 pupils on its roll. The school converted to academy status in August 2012.
Principal
Mrs S A Taylor
Values and vision
Central to Kirkby College is its three-way partnership between the students, the school and the parents. It is the secondary school’s expectation that students leave as well-rounded learners. Staff believe every student should have access to the very best teaching and learning, in order to not just pass exams but to also develop a whole range of skills.
The secondary school’s primary aim is to ensure that students’ learning experience is enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling. It aims to teach and promote what it calls its REACH values: Respect, Equality, Achievement, Creativity and Hard work.
Ofsted report
“This academy is well-led. The headteacher offers clarity and determination and he is assisted by a capable leadership team. Leaders, governors and teaching staff share a clear understanding of the community served by the academy and are united in their common purpose to help the students achieve well and develop into mature, self-reliant young people. They have set uncompromising, high expectations. As a result and since the previous inspection, students receive a good quality education in a caring and encouraging school.”
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