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Teacher of Religious Studies / Subject Lead

Forest of Dean

Thank you for the interest you have shown in working at Five Acres High School.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Religious Studies/Subject Lead to join us and become an integral member of the teaching team. Consideration of a Religious Studies Lead role will be given for the right candidate which attracts a TLR2a allowance. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable.

Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable.  Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor. 
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. 
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment. 
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages 
• To teach consistently high-quality lessons 
• To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3 and 4
• To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for Bromcom, registers
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
• To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
• To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
• To follow the school policies and procedures  
• To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.

You will need:

• Qualified teacher status
• Relevant Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Awareness and or involvement with ITT/appropriate CPD
• Able to identify strengths and weaknesses in students and act appropriately
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communicator – sensitive & effective
• An ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents, governors and colleagues
• Knowledge of strategies to inspire and improve outcomes for students
• The knowledge and vision to put strategies into practice to meet current and future challenges
• Outstanding organisational skills to ensure efficient and effective operation
• Confidence and experience in the use of ICT for learning, teaching and admin
• Excellent logistic and organisational skills

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 8 December 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 December 2024

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