Teacher of Geography - 1 year temporary fixed term contract (maternity cover)

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 of Hyndburn. 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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced teacher of Geography.

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 strong team of likeminded colleagues who are mutually supportive.

We want a teacher who strives for excellence, builds fantastic relationships and maximises pupil progress and has a passion for extra curricular provision.  The Trust operates full salary portability on the Main Professional Scales (MPS1- UPS3).

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.

We have excellent training, support and professional development for all staff from Main Scale to UPS.

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.

Pupils are well supported through our Pastoral Year and House Continent system, with year group tutoring further supporting the child. This provides the care and guidance pupils need to perform well across the curriculum as well as healthy competition throughout the year.

We have an active extra-curricular programme and run a number of annual residential trips both here and abroad. Close links with local businesses and Rotary Club provides access to bespoke programmes, community work, work experience and charitable activities. Pupils also have the opportunity to participate and complete their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award and some participate in The Prince’s Trust programme.