Teacher of History or Geography Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
Job description
www.kwschool.co.uk
SHAPE OUR FUTURE - FIRST NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
IN HARPENDEN FOR 50 YEARS
TEACHER OF HUMANITIES required from September 2020
Salary: Main/upper pay range (London fringe)
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Unique opportunity for an ambitious teacher of Humanities (either Geography or History) with a ‘can do’ attitude looking to secure a role in the most dynamic environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher (apsiring to become a subject leader within the next 2-3 years) with 3-4 years experience who will help shape our school by:
- Being passionate about their subject, learning as a lifelong skill,
and open to innovative approaches in everyday aspects of school
life
- Using research-driven teaching methods
- Being committed to securing the best outcomes for all students
- Offering enrichment and extra-curricular experiences related to
their subject and beyond
- Being flexible in their approach to work and adapting to new
challenges
What we can offer you:
The ethos of our school will focus on enabling every student to make outstanding progress and this will be mirrored for our staff. With only years 7 and 8 teaching during 2020/21 and year on year growth thereafter, you will have the capacity and will be afforded the time/support to enhance and develop your teaching skills and contribute to the wider life of the school.
All our staff will have access to mentoring and CPD opportunities both in house and within our wider partner community.
If you share our belief that young people have the right to a transformational educational experience that will enable them to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions, then we look forward to hearing from you.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and an equal opportunities employer. We will need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview and all job offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response
Please note that we will not consider applications submitted via recruitment agencies.
Essential educational requirements
Education to degree or equivalent level
Essential qualifications
QTS • Demonstrable commitment to own professional development • Knowledge of National Curriculum and reformed GCSE requirements • ICT skills that reflect the impact of technology on modern classrooms
Essential skills and experience
Aspirational teacher with evidence of successful teaching in a secondary school •Good knowledge and understanding of the range of complex needs experienced by youngsters •Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues •Ability to use data and strategic information to raise student attainment •Recent experience in a comprehensive school •Willingness to teach outside of your specialism in the formative years •Commitment to continuous improvement •Commitment to meeting the needs of all students •Sense of humour, presence, drive, passion and flexibility •Ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet school needs •Able to work independently and as part of a team •Approachable and sensitive to the needs of others • Openness and willingness to address and discuss relevant issues •Willingness to take part in extracurricular activities, including trips and visits, and to make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school •Excellent attendance and punctuality
Employee benefits
All our staff will have access to mentoring and CPD opportunities both in house and within our wider partner community.
Early finish on a Friday (2.30 pm)
About Katherine Warington School
Katherine Warington School is a new comprehensive, co-educational and non-denominational academic secondary school with 180 Year 7 students. The school will add a further 180 students in each subsequent year and then open a 250 strong Sixth Form. By 2025 we will have grown to our capacity of 1150 students. The school was established through the partnership of the Harpenden Secondary Schools Trust which includes the three outstanding schools in Harpenden: Roundwood Park, St George’s and Sir John Lawes and additional partners: the University of Hertfordshire and Rothamsted Research Centre (a world leading non-profit agricultural science research centre). Further details about the school, including our prospectus, can be found on our website: www.kwschool.co.uk.
- Address
- Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Free School
- Website
- Katherine Warington School website (opens in a new window)