Teacher of Geography
Croxley Danes School, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LRThis job expired on 22 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1st July or 1st September 2024
Closing date
22 April 2024 at 10am
Date listed
28 March 2024
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,350.00 - £47,839.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/ UPS (Fringe Area)
Teacher of Geography job summary
TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY
CROXLEY DANES SCHOOL
Pay Range: MPS/ UPS (Fringe Area)
Suitable for ECTs
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time Contract
Start Date: 1st July or 1st September 2024
About Us
This is an extremely exciting time to Join Croxley Danes School:
We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2022 and were judged to be ‘good’ in every category.
We received our first set of GCSE results in August 2022. The validated Progress 8 score for this comprehensive cohort was +0.44 and the students’ attainment surpassed both National and Hertfordshire averages - for example 82% of students attained grades 9-4 in English and Maths compared to 2019 figures of 65% nationally and 73% in Hertfordshire. Our validated 2023 GCSE results were just as strong, with a Progress 8 score of +0.35.
We opened our Sixth Form in September 2022 with 95 students in the first cohort, studying 22 A-Level courses (including Music), one BTEC and one Level 3 course in Food Science and Nutrition.
As we expand our Sixth Form provision to include Year 12 and Year 13 in September 2023, we are seeking to employ additional staff.
We are seeking a full time or part time Geography Teacher to join our team at Croxley Danes School.
We would like you to have:
Experience:
Holder of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have a genuine passion for Geography and the teaching of Geography
Display a high level of professionalism at all times
A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.
Desirable:
Experience of teaching History or Religious Studies as a second subject
We can offer:
A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school.
The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
Exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and across the Teaching School Alliance
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to make an application:
Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application.
To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.
The vacancy closes at 9am Monday 22 April 2024, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should suitable applicants be found.
Interviews: Soon after vacancy closing
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please email: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
Website: www.croxleydanes.org.uk. / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk
School Address: Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Hertfordshire WD3 3LR
E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW
Tel: 01923 589699 / 07917 035962
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.
About Croxley Danes School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1089 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Croxley Danes School website (opens in new tab)
Thank you for your interest in Croxley Danes School.
For information about the school, please visit: www.croxleydanes.org.uk
For information about Danes Educational Trust, please visit: www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within school to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence, and are able to enable pupils to make excellent progress. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.
If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.
The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
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