Teacher of Geography
George Mitchell School, London, E10 5DN3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time: Teaching staff are employed on a full-time basis of 32.5 hours per week. Core hours are 8.20am-3.20pm, Monday-Thursday, and 8.20am - 1.50pm on Fridays.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.
The school is looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography. The ideal candidate will have proven academic knowledge of Geography and a talent for engaging students’ interest and involvement in their study. The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4.
If you feel you can meet
the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us,
then I look forward to hearing from you further.
What the school offers its staff
Why work at George Mitchell?
In June 2023 Ofsted recognised our excellence and the school was judged as 'Good' in all areas.
We are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development. We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.
Our students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.
Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent.
You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects.
George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station. The school also has a staff carpark.
Why work in Waltham Forest?
Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:
- Discounted membership to Feel Good Centres
- Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About George Mitchell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Through schooljobs
- School size
- 1024 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- George Mitchell School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02085396198
Arranging a visit to George Mitchell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk.
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