Teacher of Geography Fulltime/Parttime

Job Description

Pay: MPS or UPS Start Date: April 2021 Required for April 2021 Join us and benefit from -

A well run and highly supportivedepartment;

Extensive banks of resources, shared across ourtrust;

The opportunity to teach A Level;

Students who enjoy learning in a dynamic andexciting school;

An excellent CPD programme, includingopportunities to study further;

Being part of a highly successfultrust.

We are looking for candidates who -

Are able to teach KS3 and KS4geography;

Are able to implement and deliver an inspiringcurriculum in a vibrant learning environment;

Have obtained at least a high quality degree ingeography or a related subject;

Have high expectations and aspirations for allstudents;

Are committed to our vision to ensure studentwellbeing and good progress is at the heart of everything we do.

We would be willing to consider applicants withrelevant experience who may not hold QTS but have a commitment to achieve this.Ofsted - Teachers have high expectations of theirpupils and expect all pupils to give of their best. Full details of the requirements of the post can befound in the accompanying recruitment pack. Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Pleasenote, we cannot accept CVs. If you experience any difficulty in completing theapplication form, please contact or (option2) In accordance with current GDPR compliance we willnot keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.Interested applicants are welcome to contact PeteSouthall, Deputy Head at the school for an informal discussion regarding thepost or. Due to the current situation we plan to interviewremotely using a video call. We would ensure that candidates who weresuccessful in gaining an interview were supported with the technology so thatthis process is seamless. We will provide you with details of the process withyour interview invite. Our advice would be that those who were successfulin gaining an interview should prepare as they would for a face to face anddress smart casual. We will allow plenty of time toensure that you are able to answer our questions in full and you will not bejudged if you are having problems with your technology. We will leave plenty of opportunity for questionsat the end of the interview, and we will spend lots of time talking andunpicking your answers. Please come prepared to share anything youd like thatwe didnt cover, or any questions you have about it. We really appreciate youradaptability in these unprecedented times. Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and willrequire an enhanced DBS disclosure. Executive Headteacher: Mrs N Hodges Closing Date: 03/02/2021 at 12:00 Interviews: w/c 8th February 2021 Information about the school The Sittingbourne School is a large non-selectiveschool and was judged by Ofsted in November 2017 as a Good school. We believe that all learners need to feel safe andsecure in school in order for them to reach their full potential. We haveestablished a culture of respect for each other and pride in academicachievement for all learners. We offer our students a very broad curriculum,placing value on the arts and vocational subjects in addition to core and Ebaccsubjects. Our objective is to ensure success for every student so that whenthey leave us they are well rounded, confident individuals, well equipped totake their place in the work place or further education. We are very proud ofthe culture and ethos that exists in the school which is continually evolving anddeveloping to ensure that all students benefit from our extensive systems ofsupport. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1