Teacher of Humanities (full or part-time, temporary maternity cover)
Caldew School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7NN17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2025 or sooner if possible
Closing date
2 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 September 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Geography, History
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full time Monday to Friday. Part time To be discussed
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until the return of substantive post-holder, maximum one year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of History and/or Geography who will inspire our students and help to develop effective learning across the full age and ability range. The department teaches History and Geography at both GCSE and A level and has a record of achieving outstanding results for its students.
You will join a well-resourced department that continues to equip students well for the next stage of their careers. This is an ideal opportunity for either an ECT or an experienced teacher with a passion for Humanities to enhance the opportunities and experiences of students at Caldew School. This post is to cover a maternity leave.
The post is suitable for experienced or ECT teachers.
We have a very strong caring ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is everyone’s responsibility at Caldew and we take this very seriously through a child-centred approach.
What the school offers its staff
You will join a lively and friendly team who work closely together in a supportive environment.
We are an inclusive school who strives to do the best for all our students to ensure they all reach their full potential. We want all our staff and students to feel safe and happy at Caldew School.
We are supportive school who do all we can to ensure staff are happy and appreciated.
Children are are the forefront of all we do and we aim to achieve the best outcomes for all our students, whatever their ability.
We are committed to protecting and safeguarding all our students.
We are happy to have an informal chat or for you to visit us if you would like to learn more about us prior to applying.
Commitment to safeguarding
All roles involve regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found using the following link:
www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/uploads/941/Safeguarding_Policy_2023.pdf/
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About Caldew School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 977 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Caldew School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- h.vasilic@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01228 710044
Caldew School is a popular, rural 11-18 mixed comprehensive school situated south of the city of Carlisle with a catchment area that extends to the fringe of the Lake District. We have 1000 pupils on roll including a Sixth Form of 160. The school is heavily over-subscribed and the roll is steady.
We have a good and improving track record of achievement at all examination levels, good resources and facilities and a rich programme of visits and extra-curricular activities.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people in everyone's responsibility at Caldew School and we take this very seriously. We adopt an approach which is child-centred. This means that all staff at Caldew School consider, at all times, what is in our students' best interests. The Safeguarding Team work within the school to ensure that all of our students are safe, happy and thriving. All staff have a duty of care to make sure students are safe and this means that information may need to be shared with other agencies and organisations to make sure that our students and their families get the best possible support.
Our Ofsted inspection in June 2022 graded Caldew as ‘good’. However, we are not complacent and we know that there are areas where we need to do better.
Arranging a visit to Caldew School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.vasilic@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk.
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