Teacher of RE/Humanities
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
5 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Humanities, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 100% but part time applications will be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £30,000 - £46,525
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Clacton County High School for the position of RE/Humanities subject teacher within our Humanities faculty.
As a school, we are determined never to stand still and as a result of this commitment, we are seeking an enthusiastic member of staff to become part of our CCHS team. A person with the ability to inspire their students and act as an exemplary role model to the entire school community; staff and students alike.
Clacton County High School is part of the Sigma Trust and works closely in collaboration with the other schools within our trust family. As a result, we are innovative and always learning from each other to ensure that we deliver an exciting and progressive learning experience for our students.
Our school has its own sixth form college, Sigma Sixth, with a campus in Tendring located within a few minutes drive from the school. Although based at a different site it is very much part of CCHS and for the right candidate with the appropriate skill set there could be future opportunities to deliver across the full range of key stages.
Without doubt, this is an exceptionally exciting time to join our staff, the school is expanding and we have a new main school building housing six brand new classrooms and a 4-court sports hall. The sixth form college is a modern environment with excellent facilities. As a school and college, we are continually developing and adapting our curriculum offer, facilities, and extra-curricular opportunities to support the changing needs of the young people of this area.
Our guiding principles of ‘Higher Expectations, Raising Aspirations, Transforming Lives’ for all students and ‘Discover Yourself, Define Your Future’ for the sixth form, together with our PROUD values, permeates throughout the school and reflects the passion and drive within all staff at CCHS and our sixth form college.
We would be delighted to welcome your application if you feel inspired to be part of the CCHS experience, and have a commitment to understanding who we are, what we value and the culture we are creating. We want to recruit the best staff and invest in them believing this will lead to the best education for our students, our commitment is to both our staff and students.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Should you be successful during the shortlisting process interviews will be held face to face at the school.
The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Understanding and applying effective classroom management.
- Understanding and applying a range of teaching strategies.
- Positively targeting and supporting individual learning needs.
- Maintaining high levels of behaviour and discipline.
- To undertake professional duties as delegated by the Executive Headteacher/Head of School/Director of Learning; Humanities
- To fulfil the aims and objectives of the school/trust and to understand and work within school/ trust policies to achieve these aims and objectives.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
What the school offers its staff
We're looking for you if you have:
- A passion for your subject area.
- A professional understanding of inclusion and strategies for engaging learners.
- A commitment to safeguarding within a school setting.
…. then CCHS is the school for the next step in your career.
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Clacton County High School?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Free membership to Perkbox
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Further details about the role
CLACTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHER OF RE
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Actual Salary from: £30,000 - £46,525 (M1 – U3)
Start Date: 1st September 2024
FULL TIME AND PART TIME APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 5th May 2024
Interviewing will take place on Tuesday 14th May 2024
Commitment to safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
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About Clacton County High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1744 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Clacton County High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01255 750913
CCHS is a popular and inclusive comprehensive school that sits in the centre of our community and we are all incredibly proud of our achievements. As a school we have the highest expectations of our students and want every one of them to strive to do their best. We believe that our students have an entitlement to a first class education and provide them with the opportunities they need to excel. In return we expect them to work hard and respect and value others. Our aim is to create the right environment where each student is able to maximise their potential to become a confident, Independent and successful adult. We are a forward-thinking school with an innovative curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students whatever their ability or need. Consequently, we have been recognised by the Department for Education as one of the best schools in the country in terms of the progress made by our students. First established in 1928, Clacton County High School has a very proud history within the town.
It has grown significantly over the years to meet the needs of young people in the local area, however, we are not content with standing still. With an expanding number of students, currently approximately 1700, including a sixth form of around 350 on a separate site, we pride ourselves on creating a personal and supportive environment to promote higher expectations and raise aspirations. We are dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our students and are focussed on raising their expectations and aspirations.
Part of our success is achieved through working in collaboration and partnerships, sharing our expertise and, in return, gaining knowledge back from others. In September 2018, CCHS was rated by Ofsted as a good school with many outstanding features, particularly in regard to leadership and our sixth form provision. We are also proud to be the lead school for the local teacher training scheme.
As well as a firm commitment to all of our students, we are also very committed to supporting colleagues, providing a great CPD and training programme with opportunities for career progression and enhancement.
Arranging a visit to Clacton County High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk.
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