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TLR2:1 may be available for the right candidate to develop the RS curriculum
South Craven School, supported by South Craven Academy Trust since May 2011, is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school situated in a semi-rural location on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales with easy access to Leeds, Bradford and Greater Manchester. South Craven achieves strong results at both GCSE and A level and has an excellent vocational programme.
Learning is placed firmly at the heart of the South Craven School community. Our main priority is to ensure our students have the best opportunities for success and the highest possible aspirations for the future. We are very proud of our excellent reputation in our local community, recognising our responsibility to provide young people with the skills and qualities to respond to the challenges of a fast-changing world.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Humanities Faculty. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable Teacher who can deliver outstanding teaching in RS and Citizenship. This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our friendly and professional team. The faculty is a vibrant and highly successful faculty and offers GCSE History, GCSE Citizenship Studies, A-level History and A-level Politics. Religious Studies is currently taught as a discrete subject in Year 8 and the school is looking to further develop its RS curriculum.
The successful candidate will join the team in September 2024.
The main duties and responsibilities of this post include:
- Teach RS in KS3.
- Teach GCSE Citizenship Studies.
- Potentially take a leadership role to develop the RS curriculum across the school.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to teach Religious Studies [essential] and Citizenship [preferred]
- The potential to be an outstanding teacher
- Knowledge and understanding of the RS curriculum and pedagogy
- Personal ambition and the capacity for hard work
If you wish to hear more about this exciting vacancy, please contact Liz Creasey Business Director by an email vi the button below or 07523919597.
To apply please send your letter of application together with an up to date CV to Liz Creasey for the attention of the Headteacher.
The closing date for applications to be returned is noon on Friday 12 April 2024.
South Craven School is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
