Teacher of Geography with ability to also teach KS3 History
Ratton School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XRDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
6 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Geography, History
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time or 0.8 part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will:
- Deliver engaging and challenging Geography lessons to inspire students' curiosity and foster a love for learning.
- Have the ability to also teach KS3 History.
- Promote independent thinking and encourage the development of an enquiring mind among students.
- Contribute to the school's mission of delivering high-quality education through innovative and stimulating teaching practices.
- Stay updated on the latest developments in Geography education and incorporate relevant advancements into lesson plans.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of students.
- Organise and participate in extracurricular activities to enhance students' awareness, knowledge, and understanding of Geography.
- Be able to demonstrate a passion for Geography and a commitment to instilling the same passion in students.
- Have excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject matter with the ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible manner.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and students.
- Have dedication and determination to make a significant difference in the lives of students.
What the school offers its staff
Staff Benefits
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to our academies.
- On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
- Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
- Free breakfast of bagel/cereal/porridge/tea/orange juice.
- Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
- Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
- On-site parking.
- Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for trust staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
Miscellaneous Leave (see Special Leave of Absence Policy or full details)
- 1 day of paid leave to move house.
- Up to 3 days paid leave per academic year for dependents care.
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave per academic year.
- 1 day of unpaid leave to attend significant events eg graduation ceremony for a child or wedding of a close family member.
- Reasonable paid leave to attend selection interviews for jobs.
- Teaching staff undertaking professional duties in connection with external examinations may take paid leave under the arrangements contained in Appendix 2 of the Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales.
- Jury service.
- Paid time off for health appointments (where only available during normal working hours).
- Paid time off to attend antenatal care.
- Maternity/paternity/adoption.
Commitment to safeguarding
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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About Ratton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1194 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ratton School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lbarrow@ratton.co.uk
Ratton School became a converter academy on 1st of August 2012 and joined with Ocklynge Junior School on the 1st of December 2017 to form the South Downs Learning Trust. The aim of our trust is to provide an outstanding educational experience for all students in our schools. We want both schools to retain their own identity whilst working together to support the learning of everyone in the Trust community.
Our aim is to develop a sustainable and exciting educational experience that places our students at the centre of all that we do.
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