Teacher of Geography

Job title:

Teacher of Geography

Company

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Job description

Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.The school is looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography. The ideal candidate will have proven academic knowledge of Geography and a talent for engaging students’ interest and involvement in their study. The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4.Why work at George Mitchell?In June 2023 Ofsted recognised our excellence and the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas.We are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development. We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.
Our students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.
Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent.You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects.George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station. The school also has a staff carpark.Why work in Waltham Forest?Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:
– Discounted membership to Feel Good Centres
– Workplace Options – Employee Assistance providers
– Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye TestsIf you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further. Visits are available any time prior to the closing date.To apply, please complete the attached application form: we are unable to accept applications via CV.
Applications Close: Monday 10th May 2024
Shortlisting: on 10th May 2024Interviews: w/c 13th May 2024Equal OpportunitiesWaltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: – Promoting equality of opportunity – Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage – Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. – Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to ourHow to applyEmail address for return of applications Helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk

Expected salary

£34514 – 46001 per year

Location

Leyton, East London

Job date

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:05:20 GMT

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