Teacher of Ethics and Philosophy
The Roseland Academy, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5SEThis job expired on 28 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
28 September 2022 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS /UPR
Teacher of Ethics and Philosophy job summary
The Roseland Academy is an Ofsted
Outstanding and consistently high-performing Academy where we nurture,
challenge and inspire every child to reach their potential.
Our ethos is
that students achieve their best when they enjoy their learning. We believe
every student has a talent and it is our duty to guide and support each
individual on their journey towards greatness. Exceptional examination
outcomes, self-confidence and outstanding life experiences are gained through
our school life and enrichment opportunities and are the hallmarks of a
Roseland Academy education.
The school is situated on the
beautiful Roseland Peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall. The area offers an
outstanding quality of life, with beautiful beaches, countryside and the
historic city of Truro all within easy reach.
The Roseland Academy is part of The Roseland Multi-Academy
Trust which consists of two further secondary schools and two primary
schools. The Trust’s vision is “Where
Everyone Succeeds” and we put our staff at the heart of everything we do to
create a team spirit in our highly successful schools. Continuous Professional
Development is prioritised supported by a variety of initiatives that develop
our teachers to be truly outstanding practitioners.
Ethics and
Philosophy is currently taught as part of the highly successful Humanities curriculum
across Key Stage Three and as Religious Education at Key Stage Four, where it
is delivered as an examination subject.
Are you an
outstanding practitioner and are you able to challenge the most-able students
and support less confident learners to make learning inclusive and accessible
to all?
We are looking for an ambitious Ethics and Philosophy
teacher who is innovative, creative, and ready to join a highly successful and
well-established department. We are very proud of our Humanities department and
their inclusive approaches that raise the aspirations and ambitions of young
people. This unique opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to
play a wide-ranging and integral role in this highly successful department at
The Roseland Academy and across the Multi-Academy Trust.
In addition to
Ethics and Philosophy, the ability to teach GCSE Religious Education is
essential and another Humanities subject is desirable.
The Roseland Multi Academy Trust is
looking for its teachers to:
- be
outstanding practitioners who inspire students and colleagues; - be
creative in delivering a rigorous academic curriculum; - believe
that every child can and will succeed regardless of their starting point; - be
flexible, collaborative and resilient; - be
committed to high standards of achievement, behaviour and attendance; - have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills; - be
excited about helping to design and create every aspect of the school and
Trust; - contribute
to the whole life of the school through extra-curricular activities; - have
the highest ambitions for your students, the school, Trust and yourself.
In return we will offer you:
- a
unique opportunity to be a key member of staff in a forward-looking, successful
school on a rural site on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall; - a
happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
of staff and students; - access to high quality Continuous Professional
Development within the Multi Academy Trust and offered through the Roseland
Academy’s Teaching School Hub, OneCornwall, network. - competitive
salaries, based on skills and experience.
If the challenges of working in a highly
successful school appeals to you, then we would like to hear from you.
Please note, there is also the
possibility of adding the post of PSHE Coordinator to this role. This would be
paid at TLR 2a (£2,873)
per annum.
Closing date for applications: 9am on
Wednesday 28 September 2022.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Roseland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
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About The Roseland Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 662 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Roseland Academy website
- Email address
- epye@theroseland.co.uk
The Roseland Academy is an exceptional school where we nurture, challenge and inspire every child to reach their potential.
Children who come to The Roseland will develop creatively, intellectually and will broaden their horizons. We achieve outstanding academic success as well as developing emotional and social wellbeing through a varied and engaging curriculum. We want our students to become responsible citizens who play an active role in society.
Our ethos is that students achieve their best when they enjoy their learning. We believe every student has a talent and it is our duty to guide, nurture and support each individual on their journey towards greatness. Exceptional examination outcomes, self-confidence and outstanding life experiences are gained through our school life and enrichment opportunities and are the hallmarks of a The Roseland Academy education.
We have high aspirations and our staff, parents and students aim high with us. We unashamedly promote traditional values of respect, good manners and hard work but harness these within an education preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Whilst maintaining our position as one of the top performing secondary schools in the South West and nationally, we also remain firmly rooted in our core values as a small, inclusive, community centered school.
The Roseland Academy feels proud to be part of The Roseland Multi-Academy Trust which consists of three secondary, two small primary schools and a teaching school hub. The Trust’s mission is “to provide outstanding education for our communities, where everyone succeeds” and we put our staff at the heart of everything we do to create a team spirit in our highly successful schools. Continuous Professional Development is prioritised and supported by a variety of initiatives that develop our teachers to be truly outstanding practitioners.
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