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Teacher of Religious and Citizenship Studies (maternity)

Penistone Grammar School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX

This job expired on 30 January 2020 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  30 January 2020 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 January 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Part time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490 per year (full-time equivalent)
• Additional allowances:

  We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role. We have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. For those striving for career development, we run annual middle and senior leadership development programmes. Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.

Teacher of Religious and Citizenship Studies (maternity) job summary

Teacher of Religious and Citizenship Studies
Contract: 4 days a week, Two terms (Maternity Leave Cover)
Salary Range: MPS/UPS (NQTs welcome to apply)
Start Date: Easter 2020

Penistone Grammar School has a vacancy for a full-time Teacher of Religious and Citizenship studies with the enthusiasm and drive to join this well-established department and contribute to its ongoing success. The post is to cover a period of maternity leave.

You will be a Teacher of Religious and/or Citizenship studies who has the determination and talent to make a difference in the life of each and every student you teach; a teacher who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible. As a school, we pride ourselves on innovative practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If this sounds like you, we want you to be part of our team.

The successful candidate will have either previous experience of teaching with a proven track record at KS3 and KS4 or will be excited at the opportunity of teaching in these key areas. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who have the ability and willingness to teach both Religious and Citizenship Studies at KS4.

Our school is ‘Good’ poised to be ‘Outstanding’ very soon. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects; we are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 2.5% for performance nationally (according to DFE Figures) and over 92% of all students gaining entrance to their university or apprenticeship of choice.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a school where our values are at the heart of all we do and where tradition and innovation perfectly complement each other, we are the school for you.

To find out more about our school, please come and join us at our Recruitment Open Morning on Saturday 25 January 2020 at 9.00am. Please see our website www.penistone-gs.uk for further information and to sign up, or alternatively contact our recruitment partner, Min Cunning, directly on 0114 217 1556 or min.cunning@hays.com

For an application form and pack please contact our Recruitment Partner, Min Cunning at Hays Education on 0114 217 1556 or min.cunning@hays.com. Further information about Penistone Grammar School can be found on www.hays.co.uk/jobs/penistone-grammar-school or www.penistone-gs.uk/vacancies.

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Thursday 30 January 2020 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will be held shortly after this date.

Penistone Grammar School ALC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

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.

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About Penistone Grammar School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1879 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Penistone Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: min.cunning@hays.com
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We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school; our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Determined, Be Proud and Be Supportive. We are also extremely proud of our Values Driven approach. We have consistently excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 10% in the country for the last 3 years of validated outcomes, and over 95% of students gaining entrance to their preferred choice of university in 2023.

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