Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join both our RS and PSHE departments.
USH is a heavily oversubscribed community school with just over 1050 students and 140 staff. We are incredibly proud of our family ethos and our success in delivering values-led education. We are known for our excellent career progression routes and we attract professionals who are willing to contribute to our sustained success. USH is a Leading-Edge School, consistently ranked high in Hampshire schools for overall achievement. The school was delighted to be awarded SSAT accreditation for Transforming in Principled Curriculum Design in 2023.
RS is taught to all students in Y7 and Y8 with the AQA full course a popular option choice at GCSE. Students also benefit from and enjoy the use of Philosophy for Children in a forward-thinking department that works alongside the Southampton RE Network, NATRE and AREIAC.
We have a strong, fully resourced, PSHE curriculum delivered to all year groups which is important in supporting the Personal Development programme delivered in tutor time.
You should have enthusiasm for education and the desire to make a real difference; good interpersonal skills; as well as energy, commitment and first-class teaching ability. You will be part of a dedicated team who believe in curiosity, exploration and discovery.
We can offer you:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development programmes.
- In-house Teaching School.
- An individual induction programme supported by a mentor.
- Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff.
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service.
- Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met).
- Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy.
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages.
- Access to a staff benefits portal through Sodexo and Portsmouth payroll.
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members.
The successful applicant will be welcomed and supported in our friendly environment where we have a passion for learning.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Full details and application forms can be downloaded from our website: http://uppershirleyhigh.org/staff_vacancies Please return your completed applications to recruitment@ushschool.org
We positively encourage prospective candidates to inquire about our school prior to applying. To visit or if you would like to discuss the position or have any questions, please email: recruitment@ushschool.org
SAFEGUARDING
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
THE JEFFERYS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
The Jefferys Education Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people. We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.