Location: Abbeywood Community School
Post: Geography Teacher (Raising Standards Leadership opportunity for suitably qualified candidate)
Contract type: Full time
Pay Scale: MPS to UPS per annum
We have a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding Geography Teacher to join our dynamic and supportive Humanities team at Abbeywood Community School on a Permanent Contract, starting 1st September 2024.
Geography is a very popular subject with students and has a strong uptake to KS4 so the successful candidate should be able to teach Geography to GCSE. There may also be the opportunity to teach A Level for candidates with relevant experience. There is a strong, enthusiastic network of Geography Teachers across the Olympus Academy Trust who meet regularly to develop curriculum and share resources.
The post holder will be passionate about the subject and will be able to deliver exciting and engaging opportunities for learning across all year groups. They should have a strong sense of team work, a willingness to contribute to innovative curriculum development and a desire to improve their own and the faculty’s practice. A willingness to teach another Humanities subject (History or RS) would be an advantage.
Both newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
Abbeywood is part of a large and successful family of schools. The Olympus Academy Trust (OAT) is a partnership of schools, currently comprising nine South Gloucestershire schools; one all-through, three secondary and five primary academies. There are plentiful opportunities for cross Trust CPD as part of this role.
There is a Year 8 or Year 10 Raising Standards Leader opportunity for a suitably qualified applicant.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Thursday 18th April 8am
Date of Interviews: TBC
The Olympus Academy Trust – Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one