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Teacher of Geography

Folkestone Academy, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 January 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 January 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS depending on experience

Teacher of Geography 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Folkestone Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 915 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Folkestone Academy website
• Email address: caroline.dominguez@turnerschools.com
• Phone number: 01303842433
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/folkestone-academy

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