Geography Teacher (KS 3 and IGCSE )

Position Objective

To provide quality teaching and learning according to the school’s teaching and learning policy, in Geography lessons for students in Secondary – ideally to KeyStage 3 and IGCSE.

Responsibilities 

Curriculum

• Ensure classroom practice is in keeping with the classroom expectations for staff at St. Andrews.

• Ensure that the learning outcomes for each year group are clearly defined, with clear criteria relating to the School’s assessment and reporting policy

• Monitor the preparation of all internal examination papers, ensuring that they are set consistent with the relevant subject learning outcomes

• Develop attainment targets for each student in relation to benchmark test results and any previous knowledge about the student’s capabilities 

• Ensure integration of ICT and the Library as teaching resources and tools into the planning process

• Analyse the students’ examination results in relation to benchmarks including predicted grades and previous years’ results and share findings 

• Organise relevant excursions, competitions or other such activities 

• Monitor the quality of student homework and students’ compliance with the School’s homework policy 

• Ensure that the curriculum is properly differentiated 

Co-curricular

• Undertake Duty as required by the school Schedule 

• Undertake lesson covers as required by the Principal of Secondary 

• Attend all Secondary School Assemblies, House events, and School Presentation Day

• Take part in the School’s Extra curricular programme 

• Undertake a position as Home Group Teacher as required

Administration 

• Maintain appropriate records for student assessment and behaviour

• Maintain appropriate records of meetings with parents – including parent/teacher interviews, phone calls and face to face meetings

• Keep senior staff appraised of any issues involving students – academic and pastoral

• Ensure that teaching programmes are up to date

• Prepare lesson plans that are in line with teaching programme and curricular objectives

• Attend presentation evenings as required by the Principal of Secondary

• Attended timetabled departmental meetings, weekly School Briefing

• Maintain student attendance records for each class

• Maintain effective communication 

• Complete student reports each term 

Position Requirements 

• A minimum of 2 years FT teaching experience in a recognised educational institution

• Experience teaching KeyStage 3, IGCSE Curriculum would be an advantage

• Experience in an International School environment would be a distinct advantage

• Excellent communication skills, multi-tasking and time management

• Ability to work as a part of a team and an interest in participating in the wider school community 

• Qualified to work with/teach students

If you would like to express your interest for any positions please complete the Application Form and send along with your up to date CV, cover letter and email contacts for four (4) referees.