Teacher of Sociology and Psychology (for exceptional candidate there is a potential for curriculum lead opportunity)
Chiltern Hills Academy
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2024
Job overview
Due to our continuing expansion, we are seeking to appoint, a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate Sociology and Psychology teacher to work in a lively and successful department to teach AQA A Level for both subjects.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic practitioner who can deliver high-quality learning and who has students’ progress at the forefront of their teaching. They will be able to communicate their passion for the subject through innovative, diverse, and stimulating teaching methods. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive and significant contribution to our wonderful school. The successful candidate will be fully involved in departmental development, target setting, and evaluation of student progress and will possess the following attributes:
We will consider a curriculum lead position for an exceptional candidate.
- An outstanding classroom practitioner
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- High expectations for student achievement
About Chiltern Hills Academy
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the Sixth Form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Acting Principal
Timothy Dobbs
Values and vision
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement. We foster an environment within which all young people develop the moral and spiritual values which help them to become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens.
Ofsted report
"The headteacher, leadership team and the governing body are clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Their plans and actions have improved current pupils' knowledge and understanding".
"The school's values of 'respect, compassion, self-discipline, love, honesty, hope and forgiveness' are inherent in both pupils and staff. As a result, pupils understand the need for tolerance, democracy and justice in modern British society".
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