Geography Teacher

Greensward Academy

Teacher of Geography (FTC)
Greensward Lane
Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG
United Kingdom

Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Full Time, Fixed term until July 2025. September 2024 Start.

The role

A rare opportunity to join a thriving and successful Humanities department that is too good to miss! 

If the chance to work alongside motivated and engaged students, delivering the Geography curriculum whilst being supported by experienced colleagues in a school where staff are proud to work sounds appealing then Greensward Academy might just be the place for you. 

Rated as “Good” by OFSTED and boasting a large and vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade, we are a school that places the student at the centre of everything we do.

If you 

• Are able to deliver every lesson you teach with energy, creativity and humour;
• Have the subject knowledge and communication skills to challenge and develop every learner regardless of their ability;
• Believe in the values of mutual respect, equity and dignity;
• Can develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students and their families and see the value of continual professional development and a willingness to embrace the challenge of change

Then Greensward Academy would love to meet with you! 

Our established and positive staff benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive environment underpinned by a CPD programme where working with the best means learning from the best 
• An open and inclusive culture led by a dynamic principal and supported by a senior team who remain committed to their own classroom practice 
• The chance to engage with an enthusiastic, well mannered and resilient student body who are widely recognised as the school’s greatest asset

Closing date: 29th April 2024

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools.  We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England.  We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.  

AET Staff Benefits 

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. 

We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

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