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Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School

Havering

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
29 September 2014

Job overview

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school.

Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do; producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to teach Geography on a maternity cover basis in this high-achieving and over-subscribed school. The school has excellent facilities and is attended by highly motivated and hard-working students who achieve excellent results.

We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies.

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Sian Veysey, Head of Geography Department, for an informal discussion about the post at sve@cooperscoborn.co.uk.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website at www.cooperscoborn.org.uk. Completed applications, together with a personal statement, should be emailed to Tracey Skingle, Director of HR, at tsk@cooperscoborn.co.uk.

The Coopers' Company & Coborn School is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 29th September 2014 at noon
Interviews will be held during the following week

THE COOPERS' COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL
ST MARY'S LANE, UPMINSTER, ESSEX, RM14 3HS
Website: www.cooperscoborn.co.uk

About The Coopers' Company and Coborn School

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster is a dynamic 11-18 co-educational school for 1,467 pupils.  Our roots date back to 1536.  While focusing clearly on academic achievement, we aim to provide a liberal education which recognises and develops the potential of every pupils, within a caring, supportive and friendly environment, thus helping our pupils in their preparation to become full and effective citizens.

The School is designated as having a religious character and upholds Christian principles embodied in our motto "Love as Brethren".  Religious Education is a compulsory part of the School curriculum.

We value tradition, innovation and independence.  We maintain high standards of discipline and reward effort, attainment and creativity.  These values are nurtured both through the School's broad and balanced curriculum and through its exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities.  We excel in the fields of Music and Drama and have been awarded Sportsmark Gold for Excellence in Sport and the Artsmark for excellence in the Performing Arts.  We are national finalists in 14 different sports.  Nearly half of our pupils play musical instruments and participate in the 24 different orchestras, bands and ensembles.  Our School drama and musical productions are of professional standard.

The School enjoys the active support of its parent Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Coopers, through the Coopers' Company and Coborn Educational Foundation.

We are fortunate in having pupils who are highly motivated in both their work and play and live up to the high standards expected of them.

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