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Teacher of Humanities

Leigh UTC Dartford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF

This job expired on 15 June 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  15 June 2022 at 11:47am

• Date listed

  10 May 2022

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Geography, History, Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance

Teacher of Humanities job summary

Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis with the view of a successful appointment being made before 31st May 2022.

About the role: ​​​​​​​The Leigh UTC is looking for an exceptional and inspiring Teacher of Humanities who is confident in
their classroom practice and will work hard to contribute to a young and enthusiastic Humanities department.

The successful candidate will be a confident practitioner at KS3 of all Humanities subjects. Experience in Geography is
preferable but a willingness to develop and contribute to a growing department is essential. The successful candidate
will have the opportunity to shape an engaging and challenging curriculum as we continue on our journey to produce
an exceptional curriculum that serves the pupils in our community. There are significant opportunities for
development within the department, the school and the Trust and they will be supported by an established, friendly
and hard working team.

We are looking for a teacher who can set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. As a part of
this they will promote good progress and outcomes for pupils therefore will demonstrate that they can plan and
teach well structured lessons and importantly promote a love of learning and be able to spark children’s curiosity. We
expect that teachers take time to build positive relationships with their pupils so they can adapt their teaching to the
strengths and needs of the pupils in their charge. This person should make accurate and productive use of
assessment both formative and summative and be able to ensure effective feedback is given and acted upon.

Applications from exceptional Early Career Teachers (ETCs) are welcome, as are applications from more experienced
teachers. If you have any questions please contact Tom Hicks (Head of Department) on thomas.hicks@theleighutc.org.uk.

​​​​​​​The Leigh UTC is an IB World School. Training can be delivered, where necessary, to upskill our successful candidate in
the delivery of the MYP and IB programmes.

​​​​​​​Limited time only! Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £300 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.

Working with us: ​​​​​​​Having opened in September 2014 with state-of-the-art facilities originally for Key Stage 4 and 5, The Leigh UTC provides an exciting, innovative, business-led, problem-solving curriculum, enabling students to achieve relevant academic and work-related qualifications and transferable skills for future destinations. The most unique feature of The Leigh UTC is its business ethos that are emphasised by our STEM rich curriculum and relationships with local and national employers..

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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Additional documents

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About Leigh UTC Dartford

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 689 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh UTC Dartford website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-leigh-utc

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