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2nd I/C Geography

2nd I/C Geography

Bay House School and Sixth Form

Gosport, Hampshire

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Salary:
£22,915 - £38,650 dependent on experience with TLR responsibility
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2018
Apply by:
2 March 2018

Job overview

With the current changes to the geography curriculum there are many exciting opportunities ahead as the department looks to develop and enhance our current geography provision. We need a person of vision to be part of driving this forward. 

The person appointed will be expected to teach across the age and ability range and to play a part, together with other colleagues, in the continuing development of the department.  

Our KS3 schemes of learning and assessments deliver an exciting and varied curriculum to pupils. We place great emphasis on providing a range of active teaching and learning techniques in our lessons to engage learners. To encourage independent home learning in a creative format we provide pupils with choices of tasks in terms of both content and presentation. 

Our creative approach to learning and the immense progress that learners make as a result of their engagement was recognised by the Geographical Association in June 2016. We were one of only fifteen schools in the country to be awarded ‘Centre of excellence’ status. 

The department currently follows the AQA GCSE Geography and AQA AS and A Level syllabuses, which provides a good balance between physical and human geography. Geography is a very popular option at KS4 with a recording breaking 70% of pupils achieving A*-C in the summer 2017 examinations. This also resulted in a very pleasing ALPs 4 grading. We currently teach 18 GCSE classes and each year the number opting for geography increases. 

Our Sixth Form is also growing rapidly with four groups at both AS and A2 Level. Our external examination results in Geography at Sixth Form have been classified as ‘outstanding’ with 90% of our students achieving A*-C grades, resulting in an ALPS 4 score in the 2017 summer exams. On top of this the department achieved an ALPS 2 score for the most recent AS Level examinations. 

Despite these successes, we continue to strive for excellence and development. One of the department's strengths is its strong sense of teamwork whereby all members feel able to contribute to the development of the department, through sharing lesson resources on the departments ‘one drive’ site. Fieldwork is an important element in the department's teaching and several trips are arranged each year. This includes an annual AS/ A2 level trip to either Iceland or Sicily. Other more local fieldwork activities include a Year 10 trip to Christchurch Bay, sixth form trips to nearby Rowner, as well as further afield to West Wittering. We also encourage learning outside the classroom, with the use of Stokes Bay for coastal fieldwork and Stanley Park for investigating the characteristics of woodland habitats, both of which are on our doorstep. 

We are committed to ensuring that all members of the Geography Department are able to have access to quality CPD, through a range of high quality professional learning provision. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for a tutor group within a year system of pastoral care; tutors and their pupils move through the School with the same Head of Year. 

Applications from suitably experienced professionals are most welcome.  The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to work across the Gosport and Fareham Multi Academy Trust and will have line management responsibilities for colleagues within the geography department.

Application Procedure: 

Please ensure all sections of the application are filled in. You must explain all gaps in employment. We do not accept CVs or covering letters.  

For all enquiries please contact the HR department; hr@gfmat.org / 02392 616012  

For some posts, where we receive large volumes of applications or identify suitable candidates, on these occasions we may interview before the closing date, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  

Safeguarding statement 

GFM Education is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. A 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all shortlisted teaching candidates including those applying for a teaching assistant/Cover Supervisor/Other work deemed directly involved with pupils where it is indicated that they have qualified teacher status or have previously worked as a teacher. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. GFM Education pursues a policy of equality of opportunity.

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About Bay House School and Sixth Form

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+44 23 9258 7931

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Bay House School is proud to be part of the Gosport and Fareham Multi Academy Trust (GFM). The GFM comprises 5 schools; Bay House School, Gomer Junior School, LWS Academy, Brune Park School and Rowner Junior School.

Bay House is at an exciting stage of development and improvement and the school community is growing prouder, more confident and more successful at every stage. We are proud of each of our students and our commitment and drive is for every young person to achieve beyond their expectation and progress to where they previously had not imagined or thought possible.

Bay House School is located in Gosport in the south east county of Hampshire. Gosport is an increasingly popular coastal destination with a strong naval heritage. Gosport benefits from being a stone’s throw from Portsmouth and its many amenities and has excellent transport links. As well as an abundance of picturesque coastal walks and nature reserves on the doorstep, Gosport is home to two parks and accessible to a scenic beach, perfect for outdoors types, runners, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts or families looking for a taste of the great outdoors.


Our mission: 

TO BE GREATER AND TO ASPIRE FURTHER

‘It is our moral accountability to all our learners to raise achievement, close gaps, support wellbeing and develop the range of learning capacities through a principled curriculum which is a sum of all the learners’ experiences. These collective experiences will ensure the sustained growth of an effective ‘Learner Voice’ which encourages contributions from the diversity of our learner population and community that has significant impact and influence on our School.’

In the GFM we recognise that it is through our collective endeavour that we can make a difference, with Gosport and Fareham learners’ achievement being greater and them aspiring further. The local commitment to this initiative is overwhelming; schools and communities see this as an opportunity for a group of schools to become greater than the sum of their parts.

We have been relentless in our drive to ensure we are fully staffed with colleagues passionate to understand how to release and enable a young person to engage with and enjoy their learning. We are working hard to ensure all our staff are highly skilled in understanding learners’ needs including the wide range of behaviours and strategies that enable us to maximise outcomes for our young people.


What does this mean in practice?

It means we take our responsibilities to our learners and their parents very seriously, and work together:

  • To ensure every learner achieves to their very best
  • So no learner is left behind at any stage
  • Doing all we can to make sure every learner has quality learning experiences in and beyond the classroom and that we look after their well being

In partnerships to ensure our school community is the best it can be.


How do we measure our success?

By looking at every learner’s achievement and progress:

  • GCSE results
  • progress made in every subject across different stages of the year
  • how our pupil’s achievement compares to others across the country
  • how well our tutor time supports pupil’s achievement and well being

By looking at the quality of teaching and learning, specifically:

  • how we are developing pupil’s independent learning
  • how well we feedback to our pupils so they know how to improve
  • how good every learning experience is

By looking at how well we use evidence to plan appropriate interventions, use these interventions and then see how successful they are on individuals or groups of learners.

We also look at how we are constantly developing our teachers and support staff in meeting these goals.

GFM Education pursues a policy of equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.


Key benefits of working with us

Professional development opportunities

  • Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career
  • Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one academy to another
  • A high commitment to personal development and growth;
  • Ability to work across the age and ability range from Year 3 through to Upper Sixth

Well-being

  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Student Wellbeing support

Facilities

  • Free/discounted gym access
  • Free car parking at every site
  • On-site catering with great food, all reasonably priced for staff

Diversity

  • A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity

We would be keen to talk to you, if you:

  • Are dedicated to increasing the life opportunities of young people;
  • Want to work in an organisation which values diversity, collaboration and innovation;
  • Are seeking a new challenge in your career;


We welcome visits to our schools and would value an exploratory conversation with you if you are looking for the next step in your career and think you could make a difference in the GFM. If you would like to find out more about the GFM please contact us on 02932 616012 or email recruitment@gfmat.org


Any offer of employment will be conditional on receipt of; proof of right to work in the UK / satisfactory references / pre employment medical check / clear enhanced DBS check


Safeguarding statement

GFM Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

A ‘prohibition from teaching’ check will be completed for all shortlisted teaching candidates including those applying for a teaching assistant/Cover Supervisor/Other work deemed directly involved with pupils where it is indicated that they have qualified teacher status or have previously worked as a teacher. We will also carry out an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates as recommended by KCSiE.

It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position (paid or unpaid) working with children if you are excluded from such work by virtue of a court order or exclusion by the DBS. Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from appointment of this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.

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