Teacher of Geography and Humanities
This job expired on 23 February 2020
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
23 February 2020 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 February 2020
Job details
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Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Teacher of Geography and Humanities job summary
Springwood High School part of West Norfolk Academies Trust are seeking a Geography and Humanities teacher to join their supportive humanities team. Geography is an increasingly popular subject at Springwood, enjoying significantly increased uptake in the past three years. The department is a successful one - achieving an ALPs score of 4 for student progress. The school is looking for an enthusiastic, effective and pro-active teacher that will enable this success and growth to continue.
The department places great emphasis on geographical learning outside the classroom environment and there is a great variety of national and international trips which the school would want the successful candidate to both participate in and enjoy.
The department has recently had significant investment in resources. It also benefits from the partnership with other schools in West Norfolk Academy Trust, meaning collaboration, support and shared resources are available.
The ideal candidate will also be able to offer Government and Politics at A-Level, another great opportunity for the right person.
Full time, permanent
NQT applications welcomed
MPS/UPS as appropriate
Please see the vacancy page at www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk for an application from, job description and information regarding how to apply.
Visits, or an informal discussion, are welcome. To arrange, please email recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk or call 01553 773393
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a viable field be met before the application closing date. Potential applicants are therefore advised to submit their application form as soon as possible for consideration.
Closing date 23rd February 2020
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1880 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Springwood High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
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