Teacher of Geography

Tes is supporting the appointment of an outstanding Teacher of Geography to join a extremely successful and innovative department in a high achieving school based in Barnet. Geography is an exceptionally popular subject with a high profile within the school. Approximately half of all GCSE students opt to study Geography at GCSE and there are 4 sets in the Sixth Form. They are a collaborative team who aim to foster ‘Geographical thinkers’ and ‘Global Citizens’ through their teaching.

They welcome applications from both new entrants to the profession and experienced teachers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To plan, deliver and assess appropriate lessons which ensure that the potential of all students is fulfilled.
• To contribute positively and accept delegation, with department colleagues, to the production, implementation and evaluation of department Schemes of Work and resources.
• To encourage students by regular marking, advising constructively by using targets and giving appropriate praise.
• To be aware of individual students’ needs, whether they are academic or social, and liaise with Support Staff when necessary.
• To perform the role of Form Tutor and deliver Personal Social Citizenship and Health Education.
• To monitor assessment through use of data and target setting, and to maintain records of assessments of the students and levels of attainment as laid out in the National Curriculum, where appropriate.
• To ensure equality of students regardless of ability, age, class, culture, disability, faith, gender, race or sexual identity.
• To follow the ethos of the School and the Department by promoting high standards of all students and maintaining high expectations both in and out of lessons.
• To provide a positive environment where effective teaching and learning can take place and create opportunities for students to develop wider skills for later life.
• To communicate effectively and be willing to develop and share good practice with colleagues, in meetings and through lesson observations.
• To be committed to the demands of a high achieving school, both in the classroom and beyond.
• To remain familiar with national and local initiatives within the subject area and focus on own professional development to the benefit of students.
• To be responsible for the formation and implementation of Whole School policies and attend meetings and Parents’ Evenings scheduled in the School Calendar.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: RB1767570 in the email subject line.