Teacher of Geography

Full Time

Start date: September 2024

ECT/MPR/UPR

R&R available for the right candidate - £2000

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Geography who is knowledgeable and passionate about their subject to join the Cove School team.

Our Geography Department are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Geography Teacher with a love of education to join the team to encourage all pupils to make progress in this subject no matter their ability. There are currently three highly committed teachers who strive for academic excellence within an environment that cares and supports pupils.

Commitment, hard work and passion are highly valued attributes at Cove School. We value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop your skills with a comprehensive and varied Professional Studies Programme. Cove School has a ‘vibrant and thriving CPD programme’ (Ofsted 2018)

The Geography Department is a strong department which consistently achieves good outcomes. The department works alongside colleagues in the other Humanities subjects, but has its own suite of classrooms within the Humanities Block. Geography is a popular subject at GSCE and the GCSE field trips are always a highlight for students. The team work in a collaborative manner, running clubs for students in order for them to make excellent progress and enjoy Geography.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically
• Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Curriculum Leader.
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

·        Good level degree in a directly related subject (desirable)

·        Thorough knowledge of the (13-16) subject Curriculum (GCSE)

·        Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience

·        Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice

·        Good level of IT literacy

·        Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school

·        Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils

·        Excellent and effective classroom management skills

·        Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors

·        Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines

If you wish to discuss the post further and visit the school, you are very welcome. Please phone the main school line to arrange a time on 01252 542397 or email s.downham@coveschool.uk

Application Procedure

For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk or email s.downham@coveschool.uk for an application form and further details.

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.