Teacher of Geography

Ofsted 'Good' provider with Outstanding behaviour - March 2024

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE SCHOOL'S APPLICATION FORM

“Geography is not important: it is essential.” – National Geospatial Centre of Excellence (NGCE)

Whether you are beginning your career as an ECT or you have been teaching geography for decades, to really inspire the next generation of geographers you need an environment with the right conditions. You need an environment where pupils genuinely want to learn. An environment in which your colleagues are as geeky about your subject as you are. With the highest expectations of pupils’ behaviour and effort, we don’t accept excuses. Our teachers work very hard but they only ever do work which is going to make a difference for our pupils.

About you:

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status;
• Be a good classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of how children learn;
• Possess a passion to make a difference in pupils’ lives and showing a commitment to
• school improvement;
• Be able to motivate pupils by having them maintain a high success rate.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

About us:

At Turves Green Boys’ School, developing qualities and values that will allow students to succeed in future endeavours is our priority. The high expectations of our pupils and staff support our traditional values. Pupils experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. With Matrix Academy Trust, we hold a shared belief that no child should fail.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

Child leaves with employability skills and the opportunity to access higher education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Safeguarding Notice:

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

To arrange a visit in person please email the Headteacher,

Mr James Till: jtill@tgbs.co.uk. Please download an application form at

https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/vacancies/ and send it to the Headteacher.