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This job expired on 8 June 2020

  • Job start date

    3 September 2020

  • Closing date

    8 June 2020 at 9am

  • Date listed

    22 May 2020

Job details

Job role

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Subjects

History, Politics

Working pattern

Full time

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS / UPR

Additional allowances

• ‘World Class School’ Quality Mark
• SSAT Educational Outcomes Award
• Most oversubscribed in the city with the highest attendance
• 100% staff recommend the school as a place to work
• 300 students study History at KS4 and 100 study History and Government and Politics at A-Level
• 'An outstanding Sixth Form' Ofsted
• The largest school sixth form in Leeds (500+)
• National Support School and Red Kite Teaching School Alliance strategic partner
• 'Behaviour for learning across the entire school is outstanding' Ofsted

Teacher of History & Politics job summary

Governors are seeking to recruit an inspirational, dedicated and ambitious Teacher of History who is willing to go the 'extra mile' on behalf of students and staff, to join our 'outstanding' History Department. This role will involve teaching across the History curriculum across the Key Stages along with the opportunity to teach Politics at A Level. It is an exciting time for the department as we seek to embed a ‘knowledge rich’ curriculum at Key Stage Three whilst maintaining excellent take up and results at Key Stage Four and Five. We are proud, as a truly comprehensive school reflecting the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to have been recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school' which is 'all about its students' where 'staff ensure that each one, regardless of background or ability, is given every opportunity to shine'. This is an exciting career opportunity for an excellent and hardworking teacher who shares our passion to improve all that we do. Applications from NQTs or recently qualified colleagues are welcomed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Roundhay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All employment offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, an enhanced DBS check, online search and other relevant checks in line with statutory guidance.

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About Roundhay School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 18
Education phase
Through
School size
2519 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Roundhay School website
Email address
jbailey@roundhayschool.com
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Roundhay School is incredibly proud, as a truly comprehensive school reflecting the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to have been recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school'. We would encourage you to view our most recent Ofsted report from November 2023 which is available on our website.

'Leaders act with a relentless moral purpose. They are committed to supporting every pupil and member of the staff team. They actively seek ways to manage staff workload and well-being. Staff are proud to work at this exceptional school'. Ofsted.

'Pupils thrive academically, and personally, at Roundhay School. Staff know each pupil individually. They work tirelessly to provide exceptional support. Pupils enjoy attending school. Attendance is high. Pupils learn effectively across the whole school. They consistently achieve highly in external exams and tests.' Ofsted.

Roundhay School is all about its pupils and we will do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure that each one reaches their potential. We will never put limits on what our pupils can achieve, regardless of background or circumstance. Our focus is on developing character, instilling confidence and a love of learning whist teaching the importance of kindness, manners and respect. We want all our pupils to make a positive contribution to school life, continuing to learn and develop for the rest of their lives.

We are responsible. We are resilient. We are ready to learn. We are Roundhay.

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