TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY (1 YEAR FIXED TERM TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE)

Location

Rhyddings
Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle , Accrington , Lancashire , BB5 3EA
Tel: 01254 231051
School website: www.rhyddings.co.uk
Roll: 700

Information

We would like to extend a warm welcome from all pupils, staff, governors and trustees of Rhyddings.  Rhyddings serves the East Lancashire old mill town of Oswaldtwistle and surrounding area. It has been at the heart of the community for over 90 years and although a smaller than average high school, but expanding, we cater for pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds. The school enjoys good transport links via the M65 corridor and adjoining networks of M6 and M66. We continue to work hard to prepare the young people we serve and help them realise and reach their potential, providing them with the very best educational experiences. We are also part of a group of founding schools in Hyndburn to form the LET multi- academy trust (MAT), within Hyndburn, with a neighbouring high school and two primary schools.

This position is to cover maternity leave and is a one year fixed term contract. Rhyddings, part of the LET Education Trust, are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, qualified Teacher of Geography to join our successful and expanding team and school.   We are looking for an excellent  practitioner who is both creative and challenging in their teaching. They will be passionate and committed to ensuring pupils maximise their potential and achievement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across our whole 11-16 age and ability range and will be well supported by our experienced Subject Leads and wider Humanities team.

As a key member of the team you will be expected to have experience in teaching across both KS3 & KS4, including the delivery of the GSCE specification. We want a teacher who strives for excellence, builds fantastic relationships and maximises pupil progress. This post is therefore for a suitably experienced teacher or new entrant to the profession and the Trust operates full salary portability on the MPS1 to MPS3.

The department has two teachers, suited together, but also benefits from a wider Humanities team of seven staff, again all suited together. We benefit from a larger network via the ELSA and LET Education Trust. We have access to excellent SLE Support from within the Trust. We offer Geography as a discreet subject at KS3 and at KS4 it is popular with a good take up, where pupils follow the AQA GCSE Specification with 5 hours learning per fortnight. We are keen to further promote Geography within our curriculum and ensure there is sustainable growth on the firm foundations already in place. Pupils undertake fieldwork in the local community and beyond and we have an active Eco Council, overseen by the department.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

The closing date is 12 noon on 10/10/2024

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs G Worthington, PA to the Headteacher, for an informal discussion.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms are available with this advert or from the school website, school@rhyddings.co.uk Completed application forms should be returned for the attention of Mr Williams, Headteacher, c/o Mrs G Worthington, PA to the Headteacher, at worthingtong@rhyddings.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.