Teacher of Geography

What skills and experience we're looking for

An enthusiastic geography teacher with the ability to teach across KS3/4 and possibly KS5

Passionate about geography and has excellent subject knowledge.

Ambitious and committed to very highest standards of student learning.

Keen to challenge and enthuse our diverse student population.

An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.

What the school offers its staff

ü Senior Leadership Team

ü A pleasant environment conducive to high quality teaching and learning with friendly and motivated staff across the school

ü A caringandaffirmingculture andethos with a staff social committee who regularly organise events to enhance this

ü Opportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentandprogression including support for NPQs

ü Well-resourced and well-managed departments with a collaborative attitude to classroom management and commitment to raising standards and securing achievement for all students

ü Wellbehavedstudentsthatarekeentoachieveandarerespectfulof theirteachers.

ü Support for staff wellbeing through accesstoSASwellbeingservices,including

o 24 hour GP helpline

o Health screening service & Medical support services

o Physiotherapy & Counselling

ü Fair allowances for staff requiring leave of absence beyond that relating to illness

ü Non-contact time which is above the national minimum requirement of 10% of timetable

ü Cycle to Work schemes

ü Long Service days – support staff

ü Staff Social events

ü Wellbeing Activities i.e yoga classes, staff team football

ü Loyalty Award Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Questionnaire Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.