Job Description

Ipsley C of E Middle School is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging practitioner to teach Geography and/or Religious Education in our friendly and supportive Key Stage 3 team. This role involves teaching Key Stage 3 (Year 7 and 8) and being a form tutor to a KS3 tutor group. You do not need to be a Geography or Religious Education specialist, but a suitable humanities/social sciences or similar/relevant degree is required. We support all those new to role and have collaboration through co-design teams for all subjects as a mechanism to support.
By joining us at Ipsley, you will become part of a team which prides itself on ensuring that all can become the best versions of themselves through being ambitious, courageous and kind. Lived Christian values make the school a warm and welcoming place to learn and work, with a wonderful team ethos. Ipsley is oversubscribed and has worked hard to ensure outcomes are in line with national averages.
Ipsley C of E Middle School belongs to the Central Region Schools Trust. There are strong working relationships between the CRST schools in the local pyramid and across the Trust, from following the same curriculum overview to sharing some operations staff. This structure provides school leaders with the exciting opportunity to contribute to the education and development of children through the entirety of their formal education. Central Region Schools Trust is committed to the continued development and growth of all staff, including school leaders.
We are looking for teachers with:
the desire to join a progressive, supportive and hard-working team who have the best interests of children at heart;
strong classroom practice with high expectations and a passion for developing a strong learning culture;
the ability to design and plan an inspiring curriculum and nurture a love of learning for all groups of learners;
the willingness to contribute positively to a committed and positive team of professionals;
a commitment to making a positive difference within the community;
the flexibility to teach beyond subject specialism, where required;
a keenness to engage in a range of training and development opportunities;
a commitment to live our vision and support our Christian Distinctiveness
This post would be suitable for teachers who are just starting in their career as well as those who are more experienced.
We offer a full ECT programme of support from experienced mentors and subject experts and include continued support into Year 3 of your career and beyond. For more information on our ECT and career development offer, please click Due to our strong relationships across the Central Region Schools Trust, there is the potential to gain experience in a KS4 setting, if desired.