Teacher of Humanities
Downend School, Bristol, BS16 6XAThis job expired on 27 November 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 November 2023 at 9am
Date listed
17 November 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31/08/2024
Pay scale
- MPR - UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Both History specialists and those with History as a second subject are encouraged to apply.
We are looking for a reflective practitioner, capable of demonstrating initiative, as well as being flexible and adaptable. You will ensure equality of opportunity, irrespective of starting points, to enable all learners to make good progress. You will have a clear passion for Humanities, a strong desire and commitment to share this with young people and the skill to translate this into engaging and impactful pedagogy. You will be ICT proficient and have excellent communication skills. You will also be personable and approachable and be able to quickly build warm and effective relationships with students, and colleagues in the School and across the Trust. Importantly, you will be a positive role model for students.
What the school offers its staff
Downend School is an exciting and vibrant learning community where every student is supported to achieve their absolute best and every member of teaching and support staff play their part in creating this ethos. We are proud of the exciting curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and excellent opportunities for enrichment that Downend School provides.
Downend School is situated in leafy South Gloucestershire, but is less than 25 minutes away from the heart of the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Bristol City Centre. We offer the benefits not only of working in an exciting and supportive school, but also from being part of Castle School Education Trust.
We can offer you:
- Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow teachers to thrive
- A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
- A commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
- Values and vision that are lived not laminated
- An open and honest culture
- A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
Commitment to safeguarding
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
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About Downend School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1411 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Downend School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cset-recruitment@cset.co.uk
Downend School is an exciting and vibrant learning community where every student is supported to achieve their absolute best and every member of teaching and support staff play their part in creating this ethos. We are proud of the exciting curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and excellent opportunities for enrichment that Downend School provides.
Downend School is situated in leafy South Gloucestershire, but is less than 25 minutes away from the heart of the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Bristol City Centre. We offer the benefits not only of working in an exciting and supportive school, but also from being part of Castle School Education Trust.
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