Teacher of Humanities (Maternity Cover)

Ribblesdale School, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  4 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year or when the substantive post holder returns. - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required from January 2025

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a talented Humanities teacher to join our large, vibrant, and established team working in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley. You will join us at an exciting and seminal time in our rich 90-year history with the recent opening of our Primary phase as we begin our journey as an all through school for pupils aged 4 - 16.

The Humanities Department is unapologetically ambitious; the team explores research to inform and expand our practice, using new ideas and strategies alongside effective and well-established teaching and learning methodology. Our curriculum is rich and challenging and, with our evolving pedagogy, we really are extremely proud of what we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic teacher to join us.

Inclusion here at Ribblesdale is paramount as we strive to provide an education rich in opportunity for all our pupils. Our ‘Personal Development’ provision is ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) with our unique Enrichment programme helping pupils to foster their talents and gain new skills and experiences, beyond the classroom walls. Our innovative use of education technology has seen us recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School as we develop at the forefront as pioneers in educational technology and innovation.

Applications are encouraged from inspirational, aspirational teachers who will share our passion for high quality pedagogy informed by the latest research. As a key member of the team, you will have the ability to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. A thirst for championing history and encouraging learners to have a curiosity about the past is vital, along with the enthusiasm and commitment to continue to drive forward at this exciting time.

What the school offers its staff

Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Teacher of Humanities Job Description.pdf - 55.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Teacher of Humanities .pdf - 52.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ribblesdale School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 1396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ribblesdale School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: vacancies@ribblesdale.org
• Phone number: 01200 422563
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ribblesdale-high-school (opens in new tab)

Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. and we are seeking to appoint.

Arranging a visit to Ribblesdale School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ribblesdale.org.

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