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Teacher of Humanities (Religious Studies Prefered)

Harris Academy Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN

This job expired on 10 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Easter Term or Sooner

• Closing date

  10 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 November 2023

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (731)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: History, Humanities, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Pay Scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Humanities to join our Humanities Department to teach Religious Studies at KS3 and KS4.

We are looking for someone who meets the following criteria:

Subject Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of the Humanities subjects, such as History, Geography, or Religious Studies.
• Familiarity with the national curriculum and assessment frameworks.

Teaching Skills:

• Classroom management: Ability to create and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Lesson planning: Design engaging and effective lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles.
• Differentiation: Tailor teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of individual students.
• Assessment and feedback: Develop and implement assessments to evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Effective communication: Clearly articulate ideas and instructions to students, parents, and colleagues.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and parents to support students' overall development.
• Parent-teacher communication: Provide regular updates on student progress and communicate effectively with parents.

Passion for Teaching:

• Enthusiasm: Display a genuine passion for the subject matter and teaching.
• Motivation: Inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer our staff an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment, and are committed to providing high quality professional development. This enables continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Additional Benefits As a valued member of our team, staff are entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria):

• Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
• Wellbeing Wednesdays to include mindfulness activities such as yoga
• Staff book club
• Virtual GP Access – including minors 16 and under
• Annual onsite Flu Vaccination programme
• Discounted Tastecard
• Free onsite parking
• Staff social events

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

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

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About Harris Academy Benfleet

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1597 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harris Academy Benfleet website
• Email address: cwebley@theappletonschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-appleton-school

At Harris Academy Benfleet, we value the inclusive history of the school, which stretches back to the establishment of the first comprehensive schools in Britain in the 1960s. This still provides an inspiration for us and sits alongside our absolute commitment to provide the best for our community in the 21st century. Harris Academy Benfleet is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 and is a supportive community with strong values in which every student matters. Harris Academy Benfleet delivers an ambitious, inclusive and broad & balanced curriculum, enhanced by extra-curricular activities to help broaden learning experiences. In 2023 our students achieved well above the national average for attainment at GCSE 9-4 and 9-5 grades with English and Maths. We offer our staff an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment, and are committed to providing high quality professional development. This enables continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Arranging a visit to Harris Academy Benfleet

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cwebley@theappletonschool.org.

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