Teacher of History and Geography
Stantonbury School
Milton Keynes
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- M1-M9 (M1 to UPS3)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January or April 2025 or sooner if available
- Apply by:
- 22 November 2024
Job overview
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.
Attached documents
About Stantonbury School
It is a real pleasure to welcome you to Stantonbury School. Under the Tove Learning Trust we are accelerating our improvement journey. The Tove Learning Trust's aim is to provide inspiring education that leads to outstanding outcomes, and we are making rapid progress to make this a reality at Stantonbury School. In January 2024 we had our first Ofsted inspection since joining the Trust and we were pleased that inspectors recognised how far we have come in a short period of time.
I feel incredibly privileged to be working with an amazing group of adults and children who are striving together to ensure that every young person can recognise their full potential. It is important for me that all our children are happy and secure in their learning. Education is a lifelong journey, and it is our role to guide our young people through that journey.
Our approach is to inspire and engage our learners through a wide range of positive experiences. Nurtured through praise, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement, we will find a way to help every student work hard, achieve highly and fulfil their potential as Respectful, Responsible and Resilient citizens who are proud to claim that they are part of the Stantonbury tradition.
We pride ourselves on the relationships our dedicated and motivated staff have with our students. By working closely with our families, we will build these relationships and ensure that all our young people are committed to learning and developing the character necessary to take advantage of the opportunities provided.
There is a wealth of information about the school on our website and we would encourage any prospective job applicant to come and visit to see the school and meet the team. We think that Stantonbury School is a great place to work and we hope you will want to join us on our journey.
Benefits:
We value our staff and pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing. We are committed to developing our staff at all stages of their career, both internally and externally.
- Training / CPD
- Benefit discount scheme
- Access to Teachers' pension schemes
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Free car parking
Come and join the Stantonbury School family and become part of our exciting journey.
Ben Wilson
Associate Principal
We are part of Tove Learning Trust, a highly successful, and growing, multi-academy trust. As an employer, they offer:
Support and well-being - In joining Tove Learning you will become part of a family who really look out for one another. Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and advice for you and your close family and access to lots of well being support.
Professional development - Join a trust where your performance review is truly targeted around you and your development. We want you to be the best you can be which in turn will enhance your performance and lead to outstanding outcomes for all.
Excellent pension schemes - Both pension schemes are defined benefit schemes where you build up your pension based on a fixed formula to provide a guaranteed income at retirement. You have the opportunity to see what your actual pension will be.
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