Teacher of Geography

The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  17 April 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hour a week 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000 - £43,685 per annum dependant on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Teacher of Geography to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing outstanding outcomes for students through outstanding provision, demonstrating high quality teaching to ensure students can make accelerated progress, and using effective resources whilst upholding the highest standards of learning and achievement for all students. They will also liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of approach in teaching and learning across the whole school and wider Trust.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
• will make a difference in changing children’s life chances.
• has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
• has the ability to form effective relationships with students and parents/carers.

What the school offers its staff

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of eight schools: six primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.

The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.

Further details about the role

Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Monday 17th April 2023.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

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About The King's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1022 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The King's School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@kings.patrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01977 601701
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-s-school-pontefract (opens in new tab)

The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. All students are valued regardless of their background or ability, and are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe it is our duty to convert their potential into reality. At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.

Arranging a visit to The King's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.

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