Teacher of Geography (Fixed Term 1 Year Maternity Cover)
The Robert Smyth Academy
Leicestershire
- £30,000 - £46,525 pro rata
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- M1 - U3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2024
Job overview
Our staff are our most valued asset. The Academy has access to a wealth of support provided by outstanding practitioners, giving opportunities for staff to flourish and develop.
Robert Smyth Academy is looking for a dynamic teacher of Geography with a genuine passion for the subject to teach our students up to GCSE/A Level.
The successful applicant will need to be up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques as well as ensuring that the department functions effectively as a team.
The faculty places emphasis on high quality teaching and learning and encourages participation in the continued review of curriculum and assessment.
We pride ourselves on excellent student behaviour and our strong ethos of inclusion with ambition for all; We put students at the centre of what we do.
Robert Smyth is in the leafy town of Market Harborough, south of Leicester which has seen considerable growth lately. The school has recently expanded with the building of an additional facility for children with Special Educational needs and we are excited that the construction of a new Science Block and Canteen has begun. Our reputation has meant that we have been oversubscribed for the past few years and this is down to the dedication of our staff.
Please refer to the applicant pack for further details.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch.
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About The Robert Smyth Academy
- The Robert Smyth Academy
- Burnmill Road, Market Harborough
- Leicestershire
- LE16 7JG
- United Kingdom
Welcome to The Robert Smyth Academy; a highly successful school with a commitment to respect, success, and aspiration.
The Robert Smyth Academy provides a warm, welcoming setting where all children are well supported, and where their talents are nurtured through the exploration of a broad and rich curriculum. The Academy is highly oversubscribed and continues to be graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted following a recent inspection report published in January 2023.
The Robert Smyth Academy is a proud comprehensive school which was founded in 1607 as the local grammar school in Market Harborough and which has its roots firmly grounded in a commitment to educational excellence. The school educates students with a wide range of aspirations, interests, and needs; everyone is welcome because our school is a family. The school offers outstanding pastoral support, excellent academic challenge and a wider curriculum that brings out the joy and confidence in all our young people.
The Robert Smyth Academy is located on an incredible estate set against the Hammond Arboretum and on the edge of Market Harborough. Students enjoy break and lunch times accompanied by the vista of large, luscious fields and they benefit from a fantastic catering service and dedicated restaurant and café facilities. Students enjoy relaxing and socialising in this wonderful space and this is highly conducive to their well-being.
Performance
Students who attend The Robert Smyth Academy regularly produce GCSE and A Level results that are well above national and local averages in both progress and attainment. This year, our students achieved GCSE results which placed our school within the Top 14% of all schools across the country and led to another year of students continuing with us to pursue A-Level studies. Many Sixth Form students progressed to Russell Group universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. These life changing outcomes show the impact of our commitment to academic challenge, pastoral care, and enrichment.
The school was inspected recently, and it was found to be ‘Good’ in all areas. The Ofsted inspection report is a glowing reflection of the school that we know.
Facilities
Students at The Robert Smyth Academy benefit from access to the following facilities:
- All-Weather Pitch
- Netball and Tennis Courts
- Two large sports halls
- Multi-Gym
- Large outdoor spaces
- Science laboratories
- Library
- Computer Rooms
- Food and Nutrition Teaching Kitchen
- Art and Textiles workshops
- Resistant Materials and Product Design facilities
- Dance and Drama Studio
- Main Hall
- Music Practice Rooms
- Lecture Theatre
- Student Services Area
Beyond these plans, we have a comprehensive masterplan for the development of our estate so that students benefit from the best resources available. We are currently planning an exciting capital works scheme for next year. We can make significant improvements because our school is supported by a fantastic multi-academy trust that shares our ambition for this school to be a centre of excellence for the East Midlands.
Ultimately, the best thing about our school are the people who come here every day to make it such a special place to grow, develop and learn. We have a proud reputation for nurturing and developing the talent of teachers, leaders, and support staff so that they can continue to benefit from enhanced professional development opportunities. Staff retention rates remain very high at The Robert Smyth Academy due to the supportive approach that we take and the conducive environment for working that we provide.
This is a great place to work, and we are confident that once you visit, you will not want to leave! We welcome your interest in this position and we look forward to hearing from you.
Dan Cleary
Principal
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