Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography - UPS/MPS – plus £1000 Recruitment and Retention Bonus.

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking school that places significant value on professional learning and career development. We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and innovative Teacher of Geography to join our welcoming Humanities team to help drive forward further developments in the curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to Ability to teach across the 11-18 age range.

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll (200 students Post 16). We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019, and we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to great. In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community, which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills to be able to take part in the great conversations of our times. Kingsthorpe is on a journey to world-class status. Please look at our website https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk/ for a comprehensive view of our school.

We welcome applications from both experienced and early career teachers. Please read through the attached documents for further insight to Geography at KC.

The Geography department achieves outstanding results year on year, which are above the national average. GCSE Geography is a popular subject across the school, we have excellent exam results at both GCSE (72% 9-4) and A Level (100% A*-C). A good proportion of those students go on to study Geography based degrees at university.

This faculty are friendly, hard-working , innovative and committed to stimulating student interest in the world around them and enjoyment in their studies. There are opportunities to complete fieldwork at various points in this journey and is an integral part of both GCSE and A Level Specifications. Through the British Council, we have partnerships with schools around the world including in Taiwan, Pakistan, Italy and Germany. We are the school base for the UK Polar Network Antarctic Flags competition and hold the Met Mark from RMETS for excellent meteorological teaching and fieldwork, and currently working towards the GA Secondary Geography Quality Mark for 2023.

We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a faculty to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of the staff is involved in a variety of professional learning programmes that take place across the academic year.

We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible but the latest start date would be September 2023.

Staff wellbeing is important to us, and we offer a range of benefits to support our employees including:

•  Westfield Health Plan
• Discounts at retailers and holiday companies
•  Free Parking
•   Flexible working opportunities including the option of a 9-day fortnight
•  Staff Wellbeing Day
• Cycle to Work scheme
•  Professional Development

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 22 February 2023.

For an informal visit to the College prior to application, please contact recruitment@kingsthorpecollege.org.uk or phone 01604 716106 to speak to Paul Hancock, Assistant Headteacher.

Please note the College cannot accept CVs. Applicants must complete a Teaching Staff Application Form that is available on the College website at

https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk/about-teamkc/work-with-us/

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.