Teacher of Geography - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  13 April 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full Time - but Part Time considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000 - £43,685 - £1,000 “Golden Hello”

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full Time (Part Time considered) - Required September 2023

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Teacher of Geography, supportive of our ethos, to work alongside a forward thinking and supportive team.

As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent classroom practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

What we are looking for:

• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Geography
• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
• A team player who will work alongside the strong department to continually evaluate and improve their quality of teaching and learning
• An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
• Applications are welcome from ECTs/NQTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported

Why choose our school?

• Join a highly successful Geography team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers
• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5
• A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do

The department is well resourced, and Geography is a popular subject for GCSE. We offer this alongside A Level Geography and the BTEC Travel and Tourism course.

The successful candidate would need to be able to teach Key Stages 3 to 5.

What the school offers its staff

We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school - It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

An application form can be downloaded from our website https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/

Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer – recruitment@hughfaringdon.org

Closing Date – 13th April 2023

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 949 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@hughfaringdon.org
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Arranging a visit to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

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