Are you a dynamic teacher looking for a pivotal role in education? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Humanities Department as a Teacher of Geography or RE. 

Cheney School is a truly diverse, comprehensive school in the heart of Oxford. Our commitment to inclusion, academic excellence and holistic development set us apart and we're looking for dedicated professionals to join us on our journey. 

We strive to create engaging and enriching experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative community that values diversity, creativity and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in shaping the academic direction of our department. 

RE applicants are also offered the opportunity for a TLR post, leading a vibrant and dynamic team, inspiring them to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences. Your responsibilities will include curriculum development, assessment design, and providing support and guidance to colleagues. 

Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us!

Candidates are invited to contact Mr David Twycross, Head of Humanities for a confidential conversation about the role or to arrange a visit to the school. Please email: dtw@cheneyschool.org 

What skills / experience are required 

Must haves:

You must be able to demonstrate teaching skills to keep students engaged and show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. You must have strong organisational and strategic planning capabilities and a commitment to promoting excellence in education. You must have strong subject knowledge and expertise.

Nice to have:

Applicants for a TLR holder role will ideally have previous experience in a leadership or coordination role along with experience in curriculum design and assessment development. 

What we can offer

We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go above and beyond to help students and each other. We provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Cheney School is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training.

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils.

OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive  continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. 

The River Learning Trust and Cheney School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.   The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered