Teacher of Geography - Full-time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-4002-396T
• Posted:14/09/2020
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:Oct 2020 or asap
• App Close Date:02/10/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 5th October 2020

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Teacher of Geography

MPS / UPS

Permanent

Start Date: Oct 2020 or asap

Are you new to the profession or looking for a fresh challenge? Are you passionate about teaching geography? Do you want to be part of a very successful team in a school committed to fostering a love of learning?

Join us and benefit from -

• A well run and highly supportive department;
• Extensive banks of resources, shared across our trust;
• The opportunity to teach A Level;
• Students who enjoy learning in a dynamic and exciting school;
• An excellent CPD programme, including opportunities to study further;
• Being part of a highly successful trust.

We are looking for candidates who -

• Are able to teach KS3 and KS4 geography;
• Are able to implement and deliver an inspiring curriculum in a vibrant learning environment;
• Have obtained at least a high quality degree in history or a related subject;
• Have high expectations and aspirations for all students;
• Are committed to our vision to ensure student wellbeing and good progress is at the heart of everything we do.

We would be willing to consider applicants with relevant experience who may not hold QTS but have a commitment to achieve this.

Ofsted – ‘Teachers have high expectations of their pupils and expect all pupils to give of their best.’

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact HR@swale.at or  01795 426091 ( option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Jenni Van Deelen at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post jenni.vandeelen@swale.at or 01795 472449.

Closing Date: 2.10.2020

Interview Date: w/c 5.10.2020

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Headteacher: Ms. Y Peden

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of.  Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr N Smith
• Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
• Telephone: 01795 472449
• Email: tssrecruitment@swale.at

Fax: 01795 470332

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment pack