Geography Teacher

About the School – Long Close School

We are delighted to welcome you to Long Close School, where we welcome children from 2 – 16 years. With over 80 years of teaching heritage, our school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, our children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Geography Teacher to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools, spanning sixteen different countries.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from.

And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.

We want to help you go further. If you work with us, you’ll be joining a community of 18,000 teachers and staff in over 100 schools worldwide. And we have offices in the UK, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.

Our exchange programmes give you the chance to see other parts of the world. And learn to be strong leaders with regional leadership events and bespoke UCL leadership programmes. There’s something for everyone.

We want teachers who love what they do and bring that passion into the classroom. And we want leaders who can take us forward. That’s why we invest in our people with benefits and opportunities for professional development. We get passionate people and you get vibrant and rewarding careers.

About the role

Long Close School have a rare and exciting opportunity to join the school as a Teacher of Geography. This position would be suited to an Early Career Teacher with excellent support provided from our experienced team, or someone who is more experienced looking for a new and inspiring setting.

We wish to appoint an inspirational and well-qualified Teacher of Geography. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Geography at GCSE Level. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a supportive yet challenging work environment. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team of professional staff. If you are committed to growing professionally and want to make a difference to young people’s lives through education, then this opportunity could be for you. 

What you will be doing

• Successfully teaching Geography up to GSCE
• Enhancing student self-esteem through a supportive, encouraging, yet challenging approach to learning, employing a wide variety of teaching styles suited to the needs of individuals and small groups as well as whole classes
• Preparing, teaching, marking work and maintaining records of attendance, progress, behaviour and achievement in accordance with agreed school policies, using the information to raise standards of learning, with target grades set and reviewed regularly with students.
• Working collaboratively with other staff as members of teams, departments and other cross-curricular groups. Their contributions of their own particular talents and skills to such groups will aid the production of new initiatives, policies, resources, schemes of work etc.
• Promoting and Supporting relevant extra-curricular activities within the department

Who we are looking for:

• An inspirational leader and strategist, passionate about teaching and learning
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure, delegate, plan and manage time effectively
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Respectful towards all students, with an unshakable belief in their entitlement to a high quality education, whatever their circumstances and ability
• Commitment to further professional development

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience (M1-M6)
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• Independent School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.