Teacher of Geography

This opportunity is to join a dedicated team of colleagues within the Humanities Faculty at Fir Vale School. Ours is a well-established and successful faculty within the school and incorporates Geography, History and Languages. You will be a versatile and enthusiastic teacher of Geography who enjoys a collaborative team working style, relishes a challenge and is resilient. You will be committed to the development and progress of students, able to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We view Geography as an essential subject in an ever changing world. The knowledge and skills developed will support our students for life; and also add value to their cultural capital. GCSE Geography is a popular option with our KS4 students. The successful Geographer will be an organised, positive and passionate individual with strong classroom management skills.

The successful candidate will share our school’s core values which are set out clearly in the attached documents and will be relentless in finding ways for students to achieve and thrive. The successful candidate should ensure our children; from a range of different backgrounds:

- Achieve the best they can through the KS3 and KS4 curriculums

- Have the opportunity to access geography through extra-curricular experiences

- Contribute to the wider school community

Applications are welcome from experienced and enthusiastic candidates, either seeking their first teaching post or seeking a new teaching challenge. ECTs are welcome to apply. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

For further information and to obtain an application form, job description and person specification, visit www.firvale.com. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 22nd April 12pm. Interviews will be held week beginning 29th April.