Geography Teacher
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Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
28 February 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 February 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Geographyjobs
Working pattern
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- Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are recruiting a Geography teacher from September 2023.
We will appoint a high impact teacher who can deliver strong outcomes for progress and attainment with their classes.
We are determined that the successful candidate will have:
- A passion for teaching in their specialist subject.
- Developed skills in securing strong outcomes with groups at KS3 and KS4.
- Well-developed skills in marking and feedback to students, which leads to well-matched and challenging learning activities.
- Evidence of high-impact teaching.
- Alignment with our trust and school values.
All candidates must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
What the school offers its staff
The School
Droylsden Academy is a good school; this is a very exciting time to join us as we continue to build a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.
“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”
“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”
“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”
“Pupils behave well and work hard”
“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”
“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”
“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”
“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”
From 1st January 2022, Droylsden Academy has become the founding member of the Tame River Educational Trust. You can find more information about this at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.
Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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About Droylsden Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 919 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Droylsden Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@droylsdenacademy.com
About Droylsden Academy
Droylsden Academy is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Droylsden, Manchester, and there are currently 850 pupils on its roll.
In September 2009, Droylsden School converted to academy status and moved into a state-of-the-art building with places for 1,200 pupils. The academy is sponsored by Tameside College and it works in partnership with the college to raise levels of attainment and the aspirations of students.
Co-Headteachers
Mr E Mayell and Mrs G Arnold
Values and vision
Droylsden Academy is built on three core values: politeness, hard work and honesty. The secondary school encourages pupils to treat everyone and everything as they would wish to be treated and to be respectful, polite and courteous at all times.
Ofsted report
“This is an good academy which is well led by two Co-Headteachers, who are instilling high expectations and aspirations for students and staff. Senior and middle leadership has been strengthened and this has given the academy greater capacity for further and more rapid improvement. Students are making better progress and their attainment is improving. An above-average percentage of students make expected progress in English. Work with outstanding schools has helped the academy to plan for improvement and has had a positive impact on the academy practices. Students’ behaviour is good. They are eager to learn and are increasingly embracing a stronger work ethos. The academy is a safe and caring community.”
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