Geography Teacher

We are looking for a Geography Teacher to join our outstanding school as we grow into our sixth year.  William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has six year groups (7 - 12) totalling almost 1,160 students.  The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.   New post-holders may also have the opportunity to teach students of Ada Lovelace High School - the Trust’s fourth school which opened in September 2018 with 125 students.  The school is co-located at the William Perkin site until it moves to its permanent new building in September 2020.

Over the summer we received our first set of GCSE results which were outstanding both at a whole school and departmental level.  Progress indicators for the whole school place the school in the top 10 in the country.  Geography GCSE results were exceptional, with 86% achieving grades 9-4 (a standard pass or above) 71% of students achieving grades 9-5 (a good pass or above) and 34% achieving grades 9-7.

Our Sixth Form opened in September 2018 and during this academic year the department will be collaborating on creating a dynamic and exciting KS5 curriculum.  

All students in key stage 3 have a 50 minute Geography lesson twice a week which allows the students to enjoy a varied geography curriculum.  A large number of students choose to continue with Geography to GCSE and beyond.  At GCSE students have 150 minutes of geography per week (3 lessons) which allows us to finish the course by Christmas of year 11 and spend the final term completing a revision scheme of work.  Students complete two pieces of fieldwork (river processes in Chesham and urban change in Brighton) and have several opportunities to take part in extra-curricular workshops and talks to supplement the course. Our A level cohort is passionate, enthusiastic and the students are rising to the challenge of an increasingly demanding A-level specification. 

You are welcome to visit us, to arrange a visit, please email the Head of Geography, Katherine Gledhill, at kgledhill@williamperkin.org.uk 

This role is suitable for NQT and RQT applicants.  The new post-holder will be joining us at a time of growth and the organisation therefore offers good promotion prospects.  

For more information about the schools please visit the Twyford Trust website.  For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at:  http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies 

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach Geography to KS5
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies  for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time below.  They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk  Please do not submit applications by fax.

Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 8 January 2019

Interview date: Friday, 11 January 2019

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.