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Teacher of Geography

Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU

This job expired on 3 October 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  4 January 2023

• Closing date

  3 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Geography job summary

Join our team of enthusiastic professionals and enjoy working in a supportive and progressive environment.Set in 60 acres of rural Hertfordshire with close links to the M1 and M25, Parmiter’s prides itself on its traditional values and family ethos. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Geography specialist to join our successful department. You will have a passion for your subject and the skills to engage students across the age and ability range. Students benefit from a wide range of subject related enrichment and extracurricular opportunities offered by the department. Geography is one of the most popular GCSE choices with outstanding results. Students favour the subject at A level with students consistently achieving excellent outcomes and many going on to study the specialism at university. For those suitability qualified or experienced, there will be an opportunity to teach A level. 

Parmiter’s coordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme. We can offer the successful candidate: 

 • Bespoke CPD to suit your career goals • Complimentary use of a new on-site fitness suite • An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply) • Highly talented and engaged students • Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds. 

Parmiter’s is an exceptional school and all colleagues share a passion for educational excellence in every area. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school website and social media accounts for more information. Candidates are welcome to contact admin@parmiters.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit to the school or discussion about the department and the role prior to application. 

Application forms, available from the school website, should be returned with a covering letter to the Headmaster, Mr Michael Jones. 

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.

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About Parmiter's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1430 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Parmiter's School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: m.howard@parmiters.herts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01923 671 424
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parmiter-s-school-watford (opens in new tab)

The Good Schools Guide describes Parmiter's as "purposeful, friendly, with an inclusive feel and a sense of both history and progressiveness".

Parmiter's School relocated to the current 60 acre rural Hertfordshire site from London's East End in 1977.  The school enjoys a good reputation for traditional values and academic achievement whilst maintaining a true family feel among staff and students.  

Experienced teachers, newly qualified colleagues and support staff benefit from a supportive leadership team who focus on CPD and well-being as a priority.  

Parmiter's is part of the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and takes the lead on Initial Teacher Training.  A number of existing teachers are accredited with being Specialist Leaders of Education. 

The school is consistently over subscribed for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry. Children of staff are a priority for admission (a qualifying period may apply).  

Please visit our website for more information and do contact the school with any questions. 

www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk 

Arranging a visit to Parmiter's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.howard@parmiters.herts.sch.uk.

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