Teacher of Geography

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Geography teacher, with the ability to teach bright pupils from Key Stage 3 to A level, to join a dedicated and successful team of five specialist teachers. The successful applicant will also have the prospect of teaching highly motivated and academically accomplished students from Year 7 to Oxbridge.

Geography is taught to all pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9, and is an option thereafter at GCSE and A level. In Years 7, 8 and 9 pupils study a broad range of human and physical geography to give them a grounding and base upon which to build at GCSE. In Years 10 and 11, we teach the OCR B GCSE course and follow with the OCR A-level course in the Sixth Form.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute towards and take responsibility for some of the department’s fieldwork trips. We offer an annual trip that alternates between Sicily and Iceland for our Year 11 students, as well as our residential trip to Snowdonia for our A-level cohort. Learning outside of the classroom is a compulsory and essential element at every key stage and is currently under review as we emerge from the restrictions of the pandemic. With this in mind the successful applicant would have the opportunity to shape our lower school fieldwork delivery as well as contribute to the existing trips.

There are three well-equipped, adjacent specialist teaching rooms for Geography, each equipped with interactive whiteboards. Banks of laptops are available for booking by any department and are regularly used for delivery of everything from case study material to GIS tasks.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge supported by a good honours degree in Geography or a related subject. Early Careers Teachers and experienced teachers are welcome to apply. The ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and students is essential. It is also expected that the successful candidate will become involved in the school’s very wide range of extra-curricular activities.

Reporting to: Head of Geography

Main duties:

• To prepare and teach lessons to the teaching groups assigned by the Head of Department using methods appropriate to the age and ability of each student.

• To undertake assessment of student progress, setting targets and monitoring performance in line with school and departmental policies.

• To set and assess homework on a regular basis according to school policy.

• To maintain an up to date knowledge of the subject and use a range of teaching methods in line with currently acknowledged best practice.

• To collaborate with the Head of Department and other colleagues in the development of appropriate specifications, schemes of work and lesson plans, which should engage, stimulate and challenge students of all abilities, and should cater for all learning styles.

• To play a role in the effective promotion of Geography at Open Days/Evenings and other events, and in the development of effective curriculum links with partner schools and the community.

• To ensure effective communication/consultation with the parents of students.

• To participate in the school’s ITT and CPD programme.

• To maintain the highest standards of behaviour within the school community, based on mutual respect between students and staff.

• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive ethos and to actively contribute to the wider life of the school.

Candidates should submit a completed application form, including details of key achievements and responsibilities, along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be emailed to the HR Manager Mrs Wendy Dray at HR@skinners-school.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 7th October 2022.

Candidates will be invited for interview shortly after the closing date.