Teacher of Geography
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Southwark
- New
- Salary:
- MPS Inner London
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025 or sooner for the right candidate
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Geography
Part-time - flexible
Required for April 2025 or sooner
MPS Inner London
Do you have a passion for Geography and are excited by the way your subject will develop in the coming years?
Do you want to work in a vibrant establishment with strong traditions and values and a commitment to supporting the geography team?
Do you want to join departments with good academic results, impressive resources and diverse extra-curricular programmes?
This highly successful multicultural comprehensive school is looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher to lead our Geography Subject Area from September 2024. You will join a ambitious department and take an active part in our caring and inclusive school community, located in the heart of London. Our Progress 8 score for 2023 was +0.74 and whilst we are immensely proud of the progress made by our students, we are not complacent.
As a member of our cohesive community, you will demonstrate a passion for Geography and have a clear vision for outstanding subject provision and world-class quality of education. You will provide enrichment opportunities for students and demonstrate the ability and commitment to securing high standards of student achievement.
We firmly believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential, and only the best is good enough for our students.
You will have the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking school leadership team. We are committed to providing excellent CPD for teachers including the accredited National Professional Qualification Award (NPQ). We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and Southwark Schools Learning Partnership (SSLP).
If you are passionate about Geography and want to make a difference in the lives of our students by providing them with a world-class quality education in a collaborative and supportive environment, then we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and make a positive impact in the field of education. Apply now to become a member of our Geography team!
For details and application forms, please visit www.tes.co.uk or contact
the school via email at apply@ssso.southwark.sch.uk.
The closing date for applications is Monday 9 December 2024 at noon.
Interviews will take place later in the same week.
Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children, so all our appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. We are committed to Equal Opportunities.
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About St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
- New Kent Road
- London
- SE1 4AN
- United Kingdom
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s is a popular oversubscribed Church of England comprehensive girls’ school with Specialist Science Status. The school has interesting roots going back to 1562 under the Charter of Elizabeth I. Every member of the community is valued and there are high expectations of all and from all. The ethos of the school is built on Christian principles; care and support; challenge with academic rigour and excellent relationships throughout the whole school community. Students have said that they feel safe and appreciate having a voice in the school.
The school is an oasis for staff and students in the middle of inner London. We are an inclusive multi-cultural school which admits students of other faiths and no faiths as well as Christians.
The school takes full advantage of a host of world class educational and cultural opportunities. We are recognised as providing outstanding enrichment involving a wide range of activities and including every member of staff and all students. There are field study courses, school journeys at home and abroad, theatre and gallery visits. Music flourishes and there are opportunities for participation in, for example, Mandarin, drama, basketball, rowing, zumba and the work of the chaplaincy as well as homework clubs in every subject area. A contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school is expected from all staff.
There are 769 students including 148 in our sixth form. Student data shows that 48% of year 7 – 11 students qualify for pupil premium. Over 50 different home languages are spoken and 16% are on the SEN register. Most teaching is done in mixed ability groups, although there is some setting in English, Maths, Science and MFL. In years 10 and 11 all students follow a broad common core with additional “option” subjects. A broad range of subjects are offered in the sixth form to enable students to follow their own personalised timetable.
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