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Teacher of Geography

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2BA

This job expired on 5 April 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  5 April 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS – UPS dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Knowledge and understanding of the school’s role in providing effectively for the individual needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs
• An understanding of the broader secondary curriculum and the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum in the specialist subject
• A proven record of successful experience with secondary aged pupils either on recent teaching practice or in a previous post
• Ability to support colleagues and work in a collaborative fashion
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour positively
• The ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students

What the school offers its staff

Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry. As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas. Consequently we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 and continues to perform exceptionally well academically. In 2023 our Attainment 8 at GCSE was 52.3 and our Progress 8 score was +0.42 both of which are above national average. The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.

We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses. We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.

We were inspected by Ofsted in May 2023, and were judged a Good School, with Outstanding for Personal Development, The Sixth Form and Leadership and Management. Ofsted shared in their report

• Leaders and teachers share a moral purpose.
• There is a cohesive and vibrant school community.
• Leaders have built an inclusive community. Staff are very proud to work at the school.
• Staff feel very well supported by leaders and greatly value the training they receive to continually improve their work.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Blue Coat - Recruitment Pack - Teacher of Geography.pdf - 4.45 MB (opens in new tab)

About Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1724 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College website
• Email address: connor.gerrard@ietrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blue-coat-church-of-england-school-and-music-college

Blue Coat Cof E School is a very successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry with over 1500 pupils.
At Blue Coat Church of England School, our vision is “Living life in all its fullness”. We exist to equip our students to live life in all its fullness by providing excellent education which is distinctively Christian and inclusive of all. At the heart of this education are the values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity and Servanthood, working Together for the good of all individuals, the school and wider communities.

Arranging a visit to Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email connor.gerrard@ietrust.org.

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