Teacher of History and Geography

Stantonbury School, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes

Teacher of History and Geography

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Stantonbury School, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 10 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dd5c53d1627f4290bfa4af9515516175

Full Job Description

Thank you for your interest in working at Stantonbury School. We are at an exciting stage of our journey under the leadership of our new Trust and you could play a pivotal role in helping our team make a difference for our amazing young people and our wider community.

We know that the job of educating children is sometimes challenging so we invest in staff training and development so that we all feel well supported to do our job so we can enjoy the rewards we all get from seeing young people thrive. We promote a policy of open classroom and office doors because we know that this helps staff grow and develop. There is great power in learning from each other.

The specific details of this job role are described in the job description and the requirements we need from you are listed in the person specification. In your application you should show how you meet the person specification and outline how you would contribute to the Stantonbury team.

We welcome informal pre application visits - there is nothing better than seeing the school in action. If you can't make a visit then a phone conversation is a great alternative.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Stantonbury School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Science.

Job Description

Teaching and Learning:

1) under the reasonable direction of the Principal to carry out the professional duties of a school teacher and adhere to all aspects of the Teachers' Professional Standards

2) A commitment to ensure the effective implementation of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

3) To maximise progress for all classes taught by you

4) To teach History and Geography in Key Stages 3 and 4 and, if appropriate, in the Sixth Form

5) To teach in line with faculty and School policies on e.g. assessment, teaching and learning, homework, student behaviour

6) To contribute to learning opportunities within the formal and extended curriculum

7) To ensure student progress against prior attainment, at least in line with national averages and progress targets

8) To contribute to the profile of your teaching subject(s) within the School

9) To be responsible for a classroom or teaching area and its impact on learning (e.g. through superb displays) and the organisation of learning resources for yourself and within your department

10) To regularly review and evaluate teaching and learning in lessons and across schemes of work

11) To enhance learning in your subject area(s) through use of Information and Communication Technology as a teaching and learning tool

12) To involve parents in behavioural issues in line with School policies

13) To ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

14) To work as a member of designated teams and to contribute to the building of teams within the School

15) To take part in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the School.

Application is by application form and covering letter.

Candidates may be interviewed prior to the deadline.