Teacher of Geography
Aldercar High School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HLThis job expired on 30 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
13 September 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
EXPERIENCE
- Evidence of excellent classroom practice.
- Understanding of examination concessions and assessment processes
- Teaching at KS3 and KS4 in relevant subject.
- Strong professional development record
- An outstanding classroom practitioner across the age and ability range
- Experience in more than one school welcomed
- Evidence of experience in safeguarding and inclusion provision
- Proven excellence in managing student conduct
SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE
- Ability to work effectively as a tutor and involvement in the delivery of PSHE.
- A proven ability to use data on a whole school level to raise performance
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Ability to prioritise, plan, organise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Empathy with young people of all levels and backgrounds
- Capacity for, and interest in, further promotion
- Ability to organise and manage time
- Analytical skills, able to resolve complex issues effectively
- Ability to inspire confidence in others
- Commitment to valuing and respecting all members of the school community and
- Able to convey information clearly, accurately, succinctly both verbally and in writing
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
- Professional teaching qualification
- Degree in relevant subject.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Sensitivity to and empathy with the needs of others
- Reliability, integrity and the ability to foster an efficient, positive, happy school atmosphere
- A commitment to aspire to excellence both personally and as a member of a team
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Adaptability to changing circumstances and new ideas
- Ability to empower others to take ideas forward
What the school offers its staff
Our school offers brand
new facilities in which students flourish and staff develop, all within a
welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.
We are a caring employer which prioritises the welfare and work/life balance of our staff presenting many additional benefits including:
- free use of our multi-gym;
- staff-led clubs and welfare groups;
- a comprehensive CPD package;
- our ‘Me Time’ initiative which gives every member of staff one hour each week to take as they wish, with some staff choosing to leave school early or arrive later, and others opting for an extended lunch break…and yes, it is paid!
These, along with many other benefits, make Aldercar High School a great place to work, develop and progress your career.
We are looking for a candidate who has:
Energy, enthusiasm and vision
A commitment to raising attainment and achievement.
A willingness to take risks, support innovation and a commitment to sharing good practice
The ability to make inclusion a reality for all students.
Further details about the role
Main Purpose of Post
The Teacher shall report directly to the Head of Faculty. S/he shall implement and deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and monitor and support student progress. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/ Form Tutor. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential and opportunities for personal and academic growth.
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 Aldercar High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 696 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Aldercar High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cprescott@aldercarhigh.co.uk
About Aldercar High School
Welcome to Aldercar High School & Sixth Form Centre
The staff, governors and students of Aldercar High School and Sixth Form Centre extend a warm welcome to you. We are a rapidly improving school which has seen recent improvements in the academic achievements of our pupils.
We challenge our students to have high expectations of themselves throughout their school life. Good attendance and punctuality, as well as working hard and to the best of their ability, are key to their academic success. Being respectful, courteous and disciplined allows our students to develop into responsible members of both our school and their local community.
Aldercar High School is a happy and harmonious school where students are cared for well. They feel safe and their talents are nurtured by their teachers. Staff have strong relationships with parents so that students can be best supported to achieve their very best.
We aim for all of our students to leave Aldercar High School with the qualifications that reflect their very best ability as well as have the social confidence to make a real impact on their world whatever their talents.
I hope that our prospectus and website provides you with an insight into the life of students at Aldercar High School and that you have all the information that you need to make the right choice of school.
Clare Hatto
Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Aldercar High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cprescott@aldercarhigh.co.uk.
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