Geography Teacher - Wandsworth

Geography Teacher

Wandsworth

MPS / UPS

Full time / permanent

September start

Applications are invited from talented, enthusiastic and dynamic Geography Teachers to teach Year 7 & Year 8. 

Our school is part of a flourishing, family-run group of independent, co-educational day schools offering a broad and innovative curriculum, with high academic standards.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Work with the DH Academic to develop a Geography curriculum that promotes pupil progress
• Plan for differentiation taking into account all abilities and vulnerabilities, adapting planning and teaching to meet the needs of the pupils
• Maintain good pupil behaviour and learning attitudes to ensure effective teaching and learning
• Constantly develop and review the Geography Action Plan, ensuring appropriate CPD is undertaken to meet this plan and update the Geography Self-Evaluation Form
• Take part in the annual Geography Review with the DH Academic to assess the effectiveness of the Geography curriculum against the school’s values, vision and aims
• Take on responsibilities when appropriate and required, such as a Form Tutor role

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status with relevant degree in Geography
• Evidence of experience and genuine understanding of KS3
• Outstanding classroom practice and ability to demonstrate the highest standards of teaching and learning
• Have knowledge and understanding of the ISI inspection framework and required Independent Standards, maintaining an extensive portfolio of evidence to present

Practical Skills

• Outstanding verbal and written skills, with a high level of IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communicative and organisational skills
• High levels of initiative and colossal energy
• Able to plan, monitor and review proactively
• Able to work to and meet deadlines

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate interest in learning and personal development
• Understanding, approachability and readiness to listen
• Has high expectations of pupils’ attainment, progress and behaviour
• Readiness to work as collaborative member of middle management team, sharing ideas and collective responsibility
• High levels of initiative and energy
• Be flexible and adapt practice to the evolving landscape of education

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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