Subject Teacher Geography (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a passionate Geography Tutor to join the high achieving department. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification, believing every student can succeed. They should have appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding educational and outcome goes beyond the classroom 

All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement. 

Geography Department

The Geography Department consists of a team of experienced teachers who all have a passion for the subject and an ethos of supporting students to achieve the best they can. The team is always striving to update resources and teaching activities to keep the students engaged and to keep the subject matter up to date with contemporary issues. The Geography department prides itself on its collaborative approach to teaching and learning, sharing all resources so teachers are supported and the quality of teaching is consistent across all classes. They pride themselves on being a department that provides support and guidance, whilst encouraging independence and innovation, where success is celebrated and accountability is shared.

Staff quotes:

‘The Geography team are all individuals, but we work cohesively together and all collaborate on resource creation and lesson planning, taking advantage of our individual strengths. We operate as a supportive unit and there is always someone to ask and share ideas with’

'The department is very collaborative and supportive, teachers discuss, plan and share resources and ideas for teaching and learning which hugely reduces the planning workload for individuals.'

‘As a team we all work together sharing resources and supporting each other. New ideas are always listened to and discussed as a team and feel like my contributions are always valued’.

Key department information:

•  Cohort Size: 300
• Number of Staff: team of 5 members with a mixture of full time and part time
• Management Structure: SCM Manager Geography
• Exam board specification: AQA
• Department facilities: 3 teaching classrooms

Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher

A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods ) with 5 additional periods for preparation & marking.

On a Tuesday all staff are expected to attend a briefing at 8.40am and departmental meetings / all staff staff CPD after college, finishing at 5.20pm.

Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events, (open evenings, parent evenings, Interview day, enrollment) at which attendance is required.

Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.

Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher 

• Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes for all of our learners
• Improve progression opportunities for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges
• Embed a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across all Trust academies
• Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce with outstanding opportunities for career progression

How do we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
• support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and
• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

How to Apply

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk.

Application Deadline: 17th April 2023

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

Other Information

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with UK GDPR requirements; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.