Second in Geography
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Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
30 January 2023 at 9am
Date listed
20 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Geographyjobs
Working pattern
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- 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£28,000 - £43,685) depending on experience
Additional allowances
Plus TLR £5,025 TLR2F
What skills and experience we're looking for
experienced in teaching Geography, preferably up to A Level;
- an aspiring Head of Geography, who is ambitious for further career development;
- creative, forward-thinking and unapologetically passionate about your subject;
- committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
- willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
- hard-working with excellent organisational skills.
What the school offers its staff
- a fantastic location next to an area of outstanding natural beauty and fast rail to London (45 minutes);
- an open and collaborative community which trusts its teachers;
- outstanding facilities and resources;
- high quality research-based professional development;
- a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
- Strong discipline through rigid procedures for managing behaviour including centralised detentions;
- a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff including flexible working hours;
- the opportunity to be part of an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ School which believes ‘better never stops’.
Further details about the role
If you are excited about Geography and want to share this passion with others, then this post represents an exciting opportunity for a skilled Geography teacher to make a real impact in an Outstanding school. We will tailor the exact responsibilities of this role to the abilities and experiences of the successful candidate, but they will include the leadership of a key stage and potentially the coaching and development of colleagues. We invest heavily in professional development and provide opportunities for teachers at all points in their careers to learn and grow.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Kennet School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1877 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kennet School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@kennetschool.co.uk
Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.
Arranging a visit to Kennet School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kennetschool.co.uk.
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