Teacher of Geography
York High School, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZThis job expired on 23 June 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
23 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 June 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.8FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - It is envisaged that the duration of the post will be one term - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teacher Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale (£30,000 to £46,525 per annum) pro rata
Actual salary
- Actual annual salary £24,000 to £37,220
What skills and experience we're looking for
York High School is looking to appoint an inspirational teacher with a proven record of outstanding practice, to work within our Geography teaching team, providing cover for a maternity leave. It is envisaged that the duration of the post will be one term.
Geography is a popular subject with a good uptake at GCSE and consistently improving results. The team currently consists of a subject leader and two other specialists who all teach across the age and ability range. At KS3, students cover the National Curriculum with a mixture of human and physical topics of study. At GCSE, the students follow the AQA specification with an opportunity to go on a residential to Kingsway Outdoor Centre in the summer term of Year 10.
The successful candidate must have the ability to teach across the age and ability range, and inspire, motivate and challenge young people. They will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to contributing to the personal development of all the young people we teach.
Applications from early career teachers would be very welcome.
We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton at d.becton@yorkhigh.southbank.academy if you would like to arrange a visit to the school.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 24 June 2024.
Further details about our school and an application form are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk
Please email applications to recruitment@southbanktrust.co.uk marked for the attention of Mr Rod Sims, Headteacher.
South Bank Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
What the school offers its staff
York High is a mixed 11–16 school serving a genuinely comprehensive intake. The last 4 years have seen rapid and sustained change with the school earning a ‘good’ judgement from Ofsted in September 2022. You would be joining a school with a commitment to excellent pastoral care and to maximising the potential of all of our students. In addition, the Trust offers a range of staff benefits, including enrolment in the excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and a range of family friendly policies.
Commitment to safeguarding
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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About York High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 741 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- York High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@southbanktrust.co.uk
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