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Geography Teacher - Part-time

The High Weald Academy, Strood, Rochester

  • Ref:KCC886-4003-235T
  • Posted:24/01/2018
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:24/02/2018 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Ongoing

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Teacher of Geography

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed Geography teacher who is able to teach across the age and ability range and is committed to impacting whole school improvement through their subject.   There are 2 groups for Year 7 and 8, with a vertical mastery group which combine the most able from both year groups.  Setting is reviewed after each assessment point and changes can be made to ensure the best needs of each student are met.  Students receive 2 lessons of Geography, History and 1 of RE per fortnight.  In Key Stage 4 (year 9, 10 & 11), Geography continues to be a popular subject, and has 5 periods per fortnight dedicated to it year 9 & 10, increasing to 6 periods in year 11.  At key stage 5, A Level Geography has been a popular course for many years, and students enjoy access to field work and trips to support their learning.

Further information about Geography in each key stage can be found by viewing the programs of study using the links below:

KS3 http://www.highwealdacademy.kent.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=363&type=pdf

KS4 http://www.highwealdacademy.kent.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=361&type=pdf

KS5 http://www.highwealdacademy.kent.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=362&type=pdf

This is a part time (0.6 fte), fixed term position from January to July 2018 in the first instance.

Visits to the academy are highly recommended, and the leadership team would be happy to discuss the vision for the academy with candidates either during a visit, or during a telephone conversation.

Brook Learning Trust

The Brook Learning Trust is proud to have The High Weald Academy as part of our family of academies. As a Trust, we bring together our unique academies in our belief in the power of education to change lives and communities.

It is our steadfast purpose to challenge and defy the barriers that constrain the educational progress of any child. We set high aims for aspiration and secure collective responsibility for all our children’s achievements. Our work is underpinned by the values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Optimism, Excellence and Accountability.

A strong focus on teaching and learning as well as high standards and expectations has led the Brook Learning Trust to become one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the county. Last year, children in our academies made better progress - learning and growing with us - than they would have done in other schools or academies nationally. The Brook Learning Trust, working with The High Weald Academy, brings energy, passion and expertise to the education of our children.

The High Weald Academy is an exciting and ambitious place to learn: we invite you to become part of our flourishing community, and in return, offer you the opportunity to develop your career within the Brook Learning Trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Suzanne Hutchings
  • Address:Brook Learning Trust, The High Weald Academy, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PY
  • Telephone: 01580 712754
  • Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.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.