Teacher of Humanities

The role

The Geography Department at Sir Thomas Rich's School comprises teachers who are hardworking and passionate about their subject and who strive to develop the intellectual curiosity of our students. Geography is a very popular subject in the school with significant numbers opting for Geography at both GCSE and A-Level. The School follows the OCR specification at GCSE and Eduqas course at A Level. Regular fieldtrips in all key stages are popular with students, and help to extend learning about people and place beyond the classroom, testing theories and concepts in real-world scenarios. Currently, there is a mix of five full and part time teachers who work collaboratively to plan and find new and exciting ways of teaching their subject. Variety, relevance and challenge are central to their pedagogy. For more information, please refer to the attachments below.

About you

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative, highly motivated, outstanding graduate to teach either Geography, Religious Education or History at Key Stage 3, and Geography from Key Stage 4 to Oxbridge entry. This permanent full-time post (part-time may be considered for the right candidate) would be equally well suited to an ambitious ECT or a more experienced teacher willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. We offer exceptional opportunities for professional development and we remain dedicated to mentoring and supporting our staff.

About us

Founded in 1666 as the Blue Coat Hospital, today Sir Thomas Rich's is a progressive grammar school for boys in Years 7 to 11, and young men and women in the sixth form. We are consistently one of the highest attaining schools in the county and we are proud of our long-standing reputation for academic and sporting excellence. GCSE results consistently come in the top 10% for attainment and value added in the country. Our students typically achieve ten or eleven GCSEs, mostly at the highest grades, and three or four A-levels, mostly at grades A*, A and B. The School attracts high-ability, talented students and offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. We believe that students thrive in an atmosphere of respect, care and support.

Teachers and support staff work hard to promote this ethos and to make sure that every pupil feels that they are a valued member of the school community. High quality pastoral support is key to this aim, and we work closely with parents to develop positive relationships with families and help students achieve their full potential. Our accomplished teachers use their skills and in-depth subject knowledge to inspire, encourage and support our students in their journey through the School, laying firm foundations for academic excellence at GCSE, in our Sixth Form and beyond. Our excellent support staff show high levels of commitment to the School and work hard to manage all non-teaching aspects of school life effectively.

Located on the edge of the city of Gloucester in the heart of the south west, Sir Thomas Rich's is just a short drive from Junction 11 of the M5. The beautiful Cotswold towns of Cheltenham and Cirencester are easily accessible and there are excellent public transport links to the nearby cities of Cardiff, Birmingham and Bristol.

If you wish to be considered, please complete the application form and provide a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post. Please forward via the TES portal or send to The Headmaster, Sir Thomas Rich's School, Oakleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0LF. We also accept applications via email.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact School Reception. This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.