Teacher of Citizenship/PSHE

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our dynamic Citizenship department.

The successful candidate will be an early career or experienced teacher with the passion to teach Citizenship/PSHE across KS3 and KS4. The school is looking for an exceptional teacher who can create a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for all pupils of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The successful candidate will get the opportunity to support extra-curricular opportunities including the Magistrates’ Court and Bar Mock Trial Competitions as well as leading trips to the Houses of Parliament and criminal courts. Pupils enjoy CPSHE lessons, engaging with a variety of teaching methods and resources to learn about the world around them.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

About Us

Trinity CofE School is an inclusive and caring environment, in which pupils and staff work collaboratively to provide the highest standards of education. Staff ‘have high expectations of all pupils’ and ‘pupils know that teachers are passionate about their subjects’. We provide a broad and challenging curriculum for all of our learners, complimented by a wider curriculum that serves to support their personal development, opening their eyes to a panoramic view of the world in which they live.

Trinity C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

We provide excellent training and an induction support programme for new staff and ECT’s, as well as the highest quality professional development through the extensive use of professional networks across the Trust. This is a school with a harmonious working environment and supportive colleagues, which has a very strong, shared Christian ethos. The wellbeing of all members of the school community remains a central focus at Trinity, with leaders, including Governors and trustees, having a ‘routine focus on staff well-being’.

Additionally, we offer:

•  Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Competitive rates of pay
• Welcome to Trinitas £500 Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Collaborative working with other schools
• Excellent ICT facilities
• Opportunities for flexible working

If you’d like to be part of the team at this happy and successful school, we’d be really pleased to hear from you.

For further information about Trinity C of E School, please visit https://www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk. For further information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org

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Trinity CofE School is part of the Trinitas Academy Trust. For information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please visit https://www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk/vacancies

The closing date for applications is 17/05/2024 and interviews are scheduled for w/c 20/05/2024.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Trinity CofE School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.