We are looking to appoint a fixed term, maternity cover as a Teacher of Humanities who can inspire and excite students in their learning of Geography and Citizenship based at our school in Maidstone.
You will be joining a well-resourced department that is driven in our focus on raising achievement. Geography and Citizenship are popular options at GCSE and the post offers outstanding opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for a highly motivated and ambitious teacher.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher. The person appointed would be supported by the Lead in Geography and Citizenship and will join a team of specialist teachers in the Humanities department. As well as our state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative digital curriculum, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities.
We value positive working relationships and seek individuals who will support this ethos. We are very excited about the future of Geography and Citizenship in our Academy, and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success.
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge
- Able to maintain a positive growth mindset despite challenges they may face
- Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
- Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
- Energetic and have a can-do attitude
- Confident and has strong career aspirations
- Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy
- Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject
We will offer you:
- A vibrant and exciting place to work
- An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications
- The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, a primary school and a nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
- An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme
If you are interested in this vacancy please send me your CV!