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This job expired on 4 December 2023

  • Start date details

    18th February 2024

  • Closing date

    4 December 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    14 November 2023

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

View all Geographyjobs

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Teachers Pay Range: M1 – M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspiring teacher or ECT with energy, enthusiasm and a love of Geography to join our team. This is a permanent, full-time post, commencing on 18th February 2024.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a passion for Geography
  • Have a passion for working with students
  • Be able to plan and deliver high quality teaching
  • Have excellent communication have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school
  • Be able to build relationships quickly
  • Show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the School
  • Be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable
  • Be willing to be immersed in the life of a busy and successful school
  • Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning


What the school offers its staff

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school with a great community feel, real strengths and the ability and desire to develop further. From September 2023 there are just under 500 students from age 11-16, with numbers increasing every year. When you visit the school you will notice the:

  • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
  • Students are well-behaved, comfortable and safe
  • The range of experiences and opportunities
  • Hard working, committed and caring staff
  • Beautiful location and space for learning
  • Strong local community

You are asked to provide the following:

  • A completed application form
  • A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise

Completed applications should be returned by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Hamblin, Office Manager on claire.hamblin@kingarthurs.org.uk or at 01963 32368 who will also be happy to arrange this.


Further details about the role

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.


Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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Teacher of Geography Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.11 MB (opens in new tab)

About King Arthur's School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
463 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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School website
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Email address
office@kingarthurs.org.uk
Phone number
01963 32368
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Arranging a visit to King Arthur's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kingarthurs.org.uk.

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