Lead Teacher of Geography

Lead Teacher of Geography.

Tes is currently supporting a friendly and supportive all-through academy, based in London. The school is looking to add a Lead Teacher of Geography to their progressive and supportive Humanities Department ideally starting in September 2021.

The role will include coordinating the delivery of Geography at KS3, GCSE and A-level across year groups 7 to 13. You will support the Head of Humanities to enhance provision and will get the chance to get involved with exciting project work throughout the year. Project work will include revising schemes of work and ensuring the curriculum is engaging to all learners alongside projects that support student attainment, well-being and engagement within the wider school. You’ll also lead by example, supporting learners to achieve to the best of their ability and you’ll enjoy that great feeling when your learners achieve grades beyond their dreams.

The Lead Teacher will primarily support with curriculum and scheme of work review, ensuring that learners are engaged by the subject syllabus. You may also take lead on exciting provision methods such as: managing intervention groups and extended revision classes.

“The school is a pioneering school looking to hire exceptional people. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and high-performing teacher who is committed to pushing themselves further and achieving amazing things with and for their pupils. We believe in high expectations and a sense of collaborative and positive enthusiasm which brings out the best in our team. Through weekly coaching and time allocated to professional development, we can help our teachers excel in creating a successful environment for our pupils. 

At the academy, all pupils study Humanities as a discrete subject in Key Stage 3. We benefit from the vision and planning of the Ark Geography Mastery programme in Key Stage 3, a backwards planned curriculum which drives strong progress and encourages our students to think like geographers. In Key Stage 4 Geography is a popular Options subject, studied by approximately 70% of the current Year 10 cohort. In September 2021, we hope to offer Geography A Level for the first time in a number of years and look set to have a substantial and motivated A Level cohort. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching of Geography in GCSE and A-level, and to contribute to the planning of a rigorous curriculum at A-Level which provides our students with the tools to be successful at university and beyond. This is a unique opportunity for a candidate who is ready to shape the A Level Geography curriculum from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have prior experience of planning and delivering A-Level Geography, but we welcome applicants at all stages of their career.”

The school is offering:

• A super supportive and highly visible SLT team and Headteacher;

• on-going CPD with programmes of study such as NPQML and MA in Educational Leadership

• progression support throughout the school and wider group

• support package for NQT’s/RQT’s including CPD and NQT mentorship;

• the chance to take on further responsibility such as Leadership roles in the future.

The school expects:

• A UK teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGDE, SCITT, BEd or MEd with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• a relevant Geography Degree or a related subject

• experience of delivering Geographyup to A-level pushing and engaging learners to progress within the subject

• experience supporting your existing Head of Department with curriculum and scheme of work review to enhance student engagement

• a love and passion for education.

Please include REF: 1446122 in the email subject line.

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To learn more about this role please email tom.nutley@tes.com for an information pack that includes the school's name, role specifics (JD/PS) and context. Please include REF: 1446122 in the email subject line.