Good School – Outstanding Attainment – Outstanding Attendance”
OFSTED Oct 2011
Riddlesdown Collegiate is a very good school with a clear ambition to be outstanding. With bright, well-motivated students and superb, modern facilities, we are always keen to appoint talented, hardworking colleagues who will be ambitious for themselves and others. Riddlesdown Collegiate has an enviable reputation for high academic standards and providing the very best learning experiences and it is also a great place for professional growth.
The Year 7 Excellence Curriculum is organised into six main themes, one for each half term. Each theme offers a comprehensive scheme of work including literacy skills, competence based skills and subject content for History, Geography, Religious Education and Citizenship, PSHEE, with additional Maths and English.
We are looking for an energetic and committed teacher to join the team of one of our Colleges, who is keen to be part of the next phase of developing this exciting and innovative curriculum. In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience, with a secure understanding of how children learn.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is an Academy with:
A successful “small schools model”
traditional values and forward-looking approaches
high standards of achievement at every Key Stage
a strong commitment to the professional learning of all staff
a very good reputation with and strong support from parents and the community
a relentless focus on continuous improvement
Riddlesdown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An appointment will be dependent upon further health, medical and attendance checks.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and by the latest Monday 2nd March, 9.00 am.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 4th March 2015.
If you would like to visit the Collegiate, tours will take place on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th February 2015 and you can arrange a visit by emailing katie.turner@riddlesdown.org.