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Geography Teacher - Part-time

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

  • Ref:KCC886-5408-458T
  • Posted:28/09/2017
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Dec 2017
  • App Close Date:09/10/2017 at 23:45
  • Interviews:w/c 9th October 2017

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Part Time Teacher of Geography

Maternity 0.6FTE

Are you a forward thinking, highly motivated and experienced teacher of Geography?  

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who can inspire and motivate our GCSE and A Level students. At Homewood School we encourage the use of a range of innovative teaching techniques for a positive impact and development of our students.

Our large Geography department teaches a variety qualifications up to Key Stage 5. Over 140 students opt for GCSE geography each year and a significant number go on to A-level geography and further study geography based subjects at university. The department also has a rich programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.

Homewood School “A good School in all aspects” OFSTED October 2012, is a progressive and innovative school set in a 55 acre site midway between London and the Channel Ports. We have a growing national reputation for our engagement in curriculum development, personalisation and welfare management. The School is nationally renowned for its engagement in innovative curriculum, personalisation and welfare development. 

Closing date: 1st October 2017

An application form and more information can be accessed on the following website: www.homewood-school.co.uk or please contact Mrs Karen Nicholls, Human Resources at the above address.

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Sam Stevens
  • Address:Homewood School And Sixth Form Cent, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
  • Telephone: 01580764222
  • Email: s.stevens@homewood.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.