Teacher of Geography [Including the opportunity for a whole school responsibility]
Opportunity
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed Teacher, to join our successful Humanities Faculty from September 2024. Applicants must be passionate about learning, creative in the classroom and believe that all students can achieve. There is also the potential of a whole school leadership opportunity available for the right candidate.
The ideal candidate will:
•Be dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom;
• Have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff;
• Be a committed team player;
• Be committed to raising standards of attainment and developing the success of the College;
• Be passionate and ambitious about their own career development.
About you
The right candidate will be able to teach across the full age and ability range at KS3 and KS4; be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher who can share their expertise and love of their subject, and teach lessons which challenge and inspire their students. The ability to deliver additional humanities subjects would also be an advantage.
If you feel that you have these attributes and skills then we would like to hear from you. You will be part of a very successful and supportive department and will be key to helping the department move forward and increase the number of opportunities available to students at the College. This is an excellent opportunity for either an ECT or someone wishing to further develop their career.
Benefits
This is an exciting time to join a College and a Trust that values all its staff, and provides a range of benefits including a competitive salary, pension scheme, family friendly policies, access to wellbeing services, cycle to work scheme and continued professional development.
Apply
Closing date: Midday on 3rd May 2024
Interviews: During the week commencing 6th May 2024
Please note, the closing date is given as a guide.
We reserve the right to close the post early dependent on the number of applications; we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form as part of their interview process. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.
Applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, which can be found via the following link: https://www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk/web/policies/318090