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This job expired on 23 April 2021

  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    23 April 2021 at 4pm

  • Date listed

    29 March 2021

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Humanities

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

NQTs/MPS/UPS

Humanities Teacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who: Has real enthusiasm for the humanities and a commitment to teaching History, Geography and RE. • Teaches engaging and challenging lessons that promote students’ abilities to learn independently and to respond effectively to feedback. • Believes that humanities play an important role in the development of students’ skills, knowledge and understanding. • Is able to contribute to the humanities team and take an active part in curriculum planning and preparation. • Is able to instill in students a love of History, Geography and RE. • Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live. • Is willing to contribute to extra-curricular activities across the humanities. • Is keen to work in a school which is held in high esteem by its parents and who want further to extend this reputation for excellence. • Is prepared to accept and endorse the aims and policies of the school as outlined in the accompanying documentation. We offer: • A professional learning culture that is highly focused on developing your teaching craft • A well-equipped, modern learning environment that includes a new £8 million teaching block • A strong community ethos built through a small School System, with each School retaining a strong sense of identity • A ‘stage not age’ attitude to career development opportunities • A school that provides rich opportunities for extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, team sports, dramatic performances and an internationally acclaimed School Band For further information, please visit our website at www.burtonborough.org.uk, or telephone 01952 386500 or email the Principal's PA at kay.mcclean@taw.org.uk For daily updates and to see what we do, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @BurtonBorough

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About The Burton Borough School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1144 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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School website
The Burton Borough School website
Email address
kay.mcclean@taw.org.uk
Phone number
01952386500
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Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive mixed Comprehensive School of 1157 students, situated on the Shropshire/ Staffordshire border within the pleasant market town of Newport. We were awarded the Gold Mental Health Award from the Carnegie School of Mental Health in April 2019 and are the first school in England to be recognised by Public Health England for the work we do in this area. Our location provides easy access to/ from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.

Arranging a visit to The Burton Borough School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kay.mcclean@taw.org.uk.

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