Teacher of Geography

The King's CE School Wolverhampton is looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography and/or History. This post can be full or part time. A valid DBS clearance is required for this role. This is a really important appointment for us to make at a very exciting time as we move into the next phase of our school development. This post is suitable for ECTs (NQTs). This post will work within the World Faculty to promote excellent teaching and learning and to plan and deliver inspiring lessons.

Advert posted: Thursday 13th May 2021

Closing date: Monday 24th May 2021

Short listing: Monday 24th May 2021

Interview date: w/b 24th May 2021

Job Purpose:

• To plan and deliver excellent teaching that inspires and secures learning for all pupils.

• To work in support of the Head of Faculty and colleagues in promoting and developing Geography or History within the curriculum.

• To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of any class or group assigned to you principally, but not exclusively, by teaching Geography/History and as a form tutor.

• To fully support the school vision and values.

• To support the implementation of school and faculty policies and to follow all Health and Safety policies in place.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach, according to their education needs, the students assigned to you including the setting and marking of work carried out by those students.

• Using school and faculty procedures to assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment achieved by students;

• Monitor the academic progress of pupils and implement appropriate strategies to address underachievement;

• Establish and embed a climate for learning in the classroom that enables all pupils to learn;  Follow the school and faculty policies for behaviour for learning;

• Communicate and consult, in accordance with school and faculty policies, with the parents of students assigned to you.

• Participate in any arrangements within an agreed framework for the appraisal of your performance.

• Take part in subject self-reviews, focus weeks and other self-evaluation within school.

• To fulfil the duties of the form tutor role.

• Participate in arrangements for further training and professional development as a teacher and keep up to date with contemporary issues in Education and your teaching Geography.

• Carry out supervisory duties and cover in accordance with local and national agreements.

• Actively promote the relationship between the school and the community.

Other professional requirements:

• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;

• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct.

To undertake all duties reasonably requested in a manner consistent with the vision and mission of The King’s as a Church School. This general Job Description is not comprehensive and the post holder will be required to undertake such other tasks appropriate to the level of appointment as the Principal may reasonably require. A valid DBS clearance is required.