Geography Teacher

The successful candidate will be required to teach across the year levels.  All students take geography in Years 7-9, many students choose to enter a two-year IGCSE programme in Year 10 and Year 11.   The IGCSE programme prepares pupils to complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) Programme in Year 12 and Year 13.  

Our exceptional staff contribute significantly to the co-curricular programme and pastoral programmes demonstrating a great commitment to the students as well as the community. An excellent CPD programme is available at the school that includes professional development workshops on a range of topics.

Job Description

• Work directly with children in the Secondary years, developing a Geography curriculum together with the Humanities team.

• Assist in communication with current parents as required.

• Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.

• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.

• Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.

• Use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning takes place.

• Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.

• Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.

• Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.

• Create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning.

• Be an advocate for Geography from Year 7-13

• Any other duties as required by the Principal.

Person specification

• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent, which is obtained from a recognised University or College involving not less than 3 years full time study 

• At least 2 – 5 years relevant professional teaching experience

• IB courses and training are highly valued at the appropriate level

• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry based learning

• A commitment to the safeguarding of students

• Understanding of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children through classroom organization, differentiation and learning strategies

• Actively integrate existing and new technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner

• Experience of communicating effectively with a school community

• International experience is desirable

• Experience working within a specialist EAL and SEND provision

• Experience of/and or leadership training within a school context is favourable

Attributes

• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard 

• Adaptable and positive mindset 

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Proactive nature and willingness to contribute to a team environment

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic 

• Ability to work independently 

• Continually strive for improvement

EtonHouse International School Orchard is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment with the intention of promoting wellbeing for all members of our school community.  As a school and employer, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our safer recruitment policy aims to ensure that the appropriate checks are made for all potential staff who will come in contact with our students, as part of a transparent and equitable recruitment policy.

Commencement Date: 1 August 2022