Teacher of Humanities (Religious Studies Prefered)
The Appleton School, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RNThis 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
Job details
Job role
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
Commitment to safeguarding
The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About The Appleton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1602 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Appleton School website
- Email address
- cwebley@theappletonschool.org
About The Appleton School:
At The Appleton School, 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.
The Appleton School is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 and is a supportive community with strong values in which every student matters. The Appleton School, recognised as a Good school by Ofsted, 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 The Appleton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cwebley@theappletonschool.org.
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