Teacher of Religious Education and PSHE
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 12 June 2022
Closing date
12 June 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS or UPS
Teacher of Religious Education and PSHE job summary
Permanent.
Full Time.
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher who wants to work in a local school where staff work collaboratively and support each other with excellent internal and external CPD?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic teacher of R.E and PSHE. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the ability to motivate and make Religious Education and PSHR interesting and relevant to pupils.
If you are able to engage students, have a passion for teaching and raising achievement, then this could be for you.
The role is suitable for an excellent practitioner, who is either experience or an NQT.
The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a ‘Good’ school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to ‘outstanding’ and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.
Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk for more information.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression. Additional benefits include:
Excellent on-site facilities;
Bank of resources across the Trust;
Excellent CPD programme;
Being part of a highly successful Trust;
Teacher Pension;
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
Kent Reward Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts.
Cycle to Work Scheme;
Eye test reimbursement;
Free parking on site.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Whitstable School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- claire.sawyer@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01227 931300
The Whitstable School is a successful and ambitious 11–18 non-selective secondary school, situated in the beautiful coastal town of Whitstable in North Kent. The school serves a thriving community and is committed to providing an excellent education that enables every pupil to achieve academically, develop their talents and prepare confidently for the future. Whitstable is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, rich cultural heritage and strong sense of community. The school benefits from close links with local organisations, providing pupils with opportunities to participate in performances, exhibitions and cultural events. An Ambitious and Distinctive CurriculumThe Whitstable School offers a broad and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, combining academic excellence with opportunities for creativity and personal development. The visual and performing arts are longstanding strengths of the school. At Key Stage 3, the specialist Stage School and STEM Academy provide additional lessons and enrichment opportunities for pupils with particular interests in performing arts, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. At Key Stage 4, pupils study a strong academic core alongside a wide range of options, including fine art, photography, textiles, music, drama, dance, construction, design technology and computer science. A Thriving Sixth FormThe school has a growing Sixth Form offering a broad range of academic and vocational qualifications, including A Levels and BTECs. Its Football Academy provides an additional specialist pathway, combining academic study with sporting development. The school has an established record of success at GCSE and A Level, particularly within the context of non-selective education in Kent, and remains ambitious for further improvement. Our Values and EthosThe Whitstable School believes that high ambition, challenge and opportunity lead to personal and academic excellence. Its TRACK values underpin school life and shape the expectations of pupils and staff:· Tolerance· Resilience· Achievement· Courtesy· Knowledge These values support a positive and inclusive culture where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, character and a commitment to achieving their personal best.
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