Teacher of Geography

Folkestone Academy, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP

5 days remaining to apply

• Expected start date

  As soon as possible

• Application deadline

  21 January 2022 at 12:00pm

• Date listed

  11 January 2022

Job details

• Job role: Teacher; Suitable for early career teachers
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: MPS/UPS depending on experience

Job summary

Folkestone Academy is looking to recruit a research-engaged, dedicated Teacher of Geography to help us ensure that our knowledge-led curriculum is effectively delivered to our ambitious, confident and successful students.

As a faculty we are committed to supporting our students in becoming confident in their ability, with a sense of purpose and a vision for their futures. We want all of our students to be successful, achieving qualifications that prepare them to succeed in their ambitions so that the Academy is a place where all children thrive and knowledge matters. We have high expectations of our students at the Academy; our behaviour policy assures the highest expectations of behaviour in and out of lessons, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The Folkestone Academy community strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education.

Folkestone Academy considers its faculty colleagues as the most valuable asset and greatest resource. We welcome applications from great teachers who are highly motivated and dedicated, with a passion for powerful education and research.

Come and join us to be a part of our journey.

The ideal candidates will…

* have a proven track record in improving student progress and raising attainment
* possess the drive and determination to assist students in breaking down barriers inside and outside of education
* believe that a knowledge and research-led curriculum is the necessary catalyst, with the ability and determination to be part of the Academy’s community to support ambitious, confident and successful students
* have an up-to-date knowledge of the latest educational research
* have a passion to help lead department CPD and collaborative planning

In return, Turner Schools can offer...

* a strong ethos and culture that promotes the belief that all pupils can achieve
* calm and purposeful learning environments, with high pupil behaviour expectations
* a warm and welcoming team of teachers and associate staff
* manageable workload through sensible and efficient policies
* personalised coaching and CPD programmes alongside an investment in your career and development through financing Masters qualifications, training courses and conferences as requested
* a Trust which takes student and faculty welfare seriously
* Private healthcare from Benenden Health medical, including a 24/7 prescription GP service, counselling, access to the BUPA hospital network and physiotherapy.
* a genuine opportunity to make a difference by being part of the exciting Trust vision.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to appoint prior to the close of the advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Applying for the job

Click on the link to complete an application form and email to caroline.dominguez@turnerschools.com

School overview

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Folkestone Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Contact email: caroline.dominguez@turnerschools.com
• Contact phone number: 01303842433

About Folkestone Academy

At Folkestone Academy we foster an environment where students value their education and enjoy their learning and feel inspired to develop their true passions. We offer traditional academic subjects alongside creative arts, sports and a vibrant extra-curricular. We want our pupils to find their talents and be the best they can be.

We believe our purpose is to provide the young people we serve with a powerful education. This education will foster ambitious students who have the confidence to succeed academically and to go on to live fulfilled, successful lives.

We believe that a knowledge-led curriculum delivered by research-engaged, dedicated practitioners is the catalyst necessary to achieve this purpose. Essential to this purpose is our shared commitment to our values.

Folkestone Academy is part of Turner Schools, which is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring success without selection for our pupils and students by teaching them the core knowledge and life skills they need to thrive in the modern world. Turner Schools is committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Our mission is to set a new standard in non-selective education, empowering our pupils and students with cultural capital. In this way we will contribute to the regeneration of the region; we call this mission ‘sea-change’.

Our schools include: Folkestone Academy; Folkestone Primary; Morehall Primary; Martello Primary; and Turner Free School.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

School location

Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP

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