Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

£29,820 to £46,525

Required for September 2024

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted “Good” school with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working here at Forge Valley School; who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves. 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our Humanities Team. The successful candidate will be required to teach Geography to the full range of pupils at Key Stage 3 & 4. This post would be an ideal first post for an NQT – our excellent NQT programme is further enhanced by support across the Academy Trust.

Are you:

·  passionate about teaching and learning?

·  an excellent practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a positive attitude?

·  an outstanding and innovative teacher?

·  able to teach across a range of ages and abilities?

·  a firm believer in the potential of all pupils?

We can offer you:

·        the opportunity for professional growth

·        first class continuing professional development opportunities

·        a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment

·        access to an on-site gym which is free to staff members

·        Support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload  

Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role requires candidates to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential.

For further information, to visit the school or to request an application pack, please contact: -

Lorna Jennings – PA to Headteacher

Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG

Telephone: 0114 234 8805         

Email: applications@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk

or go to

www.forgevalleysheffield.org/recruitment

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ON THE FORGE VALLEY APPLICATION FORM AND SUBMITTED TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE

Closing date: 17th May 2024 – 12 noon

Shortlisting: 17th May 2024

Interviews: w/c 20th May 2024