Teacher of Religious Education (Maternity Cover)
George Abbot School
Surrey
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- December 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 August 2024
Job overview
An enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring Teacher of Religious Education is required from December 2024, for a maternity contract.
RE is a well-resourced department; students have lively debates, outside speakers, engaging opportunities and active teaching and learning in lessons. The department has a strong track record of success at GCSE and A Level. All students take GCSE RE at the end of Year 10 with strong progress outcomes. The department offers a popular Philosophy & Ethics course at KS5. The RE team consists of 4 full-time staff and is a professional and forward-thinking team.
The successful candidate will be someone who can teach across the full age and ability range and be prepared to take part and lead educational trips. All applicants must have a track record of innovative RE delivery and demonstrate a passion for the subject with the ability to inspire a love of learning. The ability to offer a second subject would be highly desirable.
Ofsted said, “Pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils” (December 2019).
George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive, situated on the north side of Guildford, with an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. Within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station, we are a forward-looking and dynamic school which has a reputation for excellence in every area.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Polly Jacobs, Headteacher’s PA, via email pjacobs@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk.
For further information about the School, please visit www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk.
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please visit our website via the Apply button for further details.
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 15 August 2024
Interview date: Thursday 22 August 2024
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date for an exceptional candidate.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
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About George Abbot School
George Abbot School is a forward thinking academy providing an inclusive education, for around 2,000 young people, aged 11-18. We are located in Burpham, Guildford with good transport links to the surrounding area.
We have a highly skilled and motivated staff team and, as a school, are constantly seeking to refine our teaching practice. This means that our students benefit from an exceptional learning experience. We are part of a network of successful schools and are able to provide Initial Teacher Training and deliver the Early Career Framework programme to early career teachers across Surrey. We prioritise the provision of highest quality continuing professional development for all teaching and support staff.
We are proud of our excellent resources and have great facilities for sport, visual and performing arts, ICT, as well as a range of well equipped science labs and general classrooms. We remain ambitious and continually seek ways to improve the school environment.
We are a member of the Learning Partners Academy Trust and work closely with a number of partner schools, not only within the trust but nationally.
Ofsted (December 2019) said: “Pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils.”
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