Teacher of Politics/Humanities
Tring School, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5JDThis job expired on 29 February 2024
Start date details
April/September
Closing date
29 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 February 2024
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Politics
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,350.00 - £47,839.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Politics/Humanities job summary
Teacher of Politics/Humanities
Contract: Full time/Part time, permanent
Salary: MPS / UPS + Fringe
Start Date: April/September 2024
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Politics who is dynamic, enthusiastic and ambitious. The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about inspiring our students. You will be a team player who works collaboratively with colleagues. The ability to teach Business or Humanities subjects would be an advantage but not essential.
Politics is a thriving (and growing) subject at A level. It is one of the top five subjects chosen by students going on to University. The department is well-resourced and achieves excellent results. The Politics department lead on school initiatives to widen political debate including activities and assemblies during UK Parliament Week, lead Debate Club and run a trip to Parliament. Politics is also currently taught on rotation to Year 9 as part of an ‘Awe and Wonder’ programme which offers a great opportunity to expose younger students to the subject.
The successful applicant will be:
Very well qualified to deliver to A Level curriculum for Politics
Qualified to deliver KS3 & KS4 Humanities Subjects (History, Geography, PRS)
An excellent communicator who is able to meet deadlines
A reflective practitioner who is willing to take an active role in the extracurricular life of the department and the wider life of the school
A strong team player with a "can do" attitude
Passionate about the success of students, the department and the school
Tring School can offer the successful candidate:
significant opportunities for professional development both in this school and further afield and a comprehensive ECT support programme.
the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
an environment where excitement, innovation and inspiration are the norm
an opportunity to work in a brand new ‘State of the Art’ school, free parking and an on site Sports Centre offering staff reduced membership.
An active WellBeing team supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives. Well Being Mental Health Lead.
Tring School is very popular and over-subscribed, serving the town of Tring and the surrounding villages. It is a mixed Church of England comprehensive school with over 1500 students on roll including 330 in the Sixth Form. Academic attainment is well above average and improving year on year. The school strives to support and encourage individual growth within a caring community. We have a talented team of staff who are ambitious to become outstanding in all areas of our work.
We are proud to be joined by two local Primary schools in our closely formed MAT, The Ridgeway Learning Partnership, where we create a seamless educational journey from ages 3-19.
If you are interested in the prospect of working in a supportive environment where you can have real impact, and where exciting things are happening, then we welcome an application from you. We warmly welcome visits.
Please complete the school’s application form and submit it along with a letter of application to Mrs Melanie Hutchinson, HR Manager at hr@tring.school
Closing date: 29 February 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.”Safer recruitment Policy , Child protection Policy. To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
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.
About Tring School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1568 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
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Tring School is popular and over-subscribed, serving the town of Tring and the surrounding villages. It is a mixed Church of England all-ability school, 1500 on roll, over 300 Post-16. Academic attainment is well above average and improving year on year. The school strives to support and encourage individual growth within a caring community. We have a talented team of staff who are ambitious to become outstanding in all areas of our work. Ofsted Inspection November 2017 stated: ‘Pupils are highly motivated to learn.' ‘Teaching is good overall with outstanding features.’
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