Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Founded in 1996, Portland Place School is part of the Alpha Plus Education Group - a private company which runs nineteen schools and has been the name behind some of Britain’s finest schools and colleges since 1931.  

We benefit from a campus-style layout on three sites: two adjacent Grade II listed James Adam houses (built in 1785) in Portland Place and two contemporary buildings in Great Portland Street.  This diversity means that our pupils enjoy many stimulating environments, from the fine architecture of Portland Place to the modern Art and Drama studios and science laboratories in Great Portland Street.  Regent’s Park is used for sport and we hire the RADA studios for various Drama and Musical performances.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Aim of the post:

To promote the delivery of outstanding Geography teaching from KS3 to KS5

Teaching and Learning:

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons in accordance with the syllabuses of the school and examining boards.
• Teaching the pupils allotted to her/him in accordance with their needs and at the times specified by the school.
• Setting, marking and assessing the work (including examinations) of pupils.
• Monitoring pupils’ progress.
• Reporting on pupils’ progress to the Head of Department, Head of Faculty or Form Tutor, Deputy Head or Headmaster as appropriate.
• Recording marks and grades according to the school’s policy.
• Attending department meetings and following the Head of Department’s guidelines.
• Keeping abreast of her/his subjects and developing skills by reading and attending courses as appropriate.

General Duties:

• To manage the delivery of all individual Geography lessons, from KS3-KS5.
• To help organise extra-curricular trips to enhance student learning outside of the classroom.
• Attending and participating in regular meetings.
• Upholding the pastoral ethos of the school; demonstrating concern for the pupils’ safety and well-being, standard of behaviour, appearance, attendance and punctuality.

Person Specification:

Ability to plan and deliver outstanding, exciting and innovative Geography lessons - Essential

Experience of teaching Geography at KS3 and KS4 - Essential

Experience of teaching Geography at KS5 - Essential

Excellent and up-to-date subject knowledge - Essential

Strong interpersonal skills - Essential

Knowledge of the AQA GCSE  specifications - Desirable

Knowledge of the A level OCR  specifications - Desirable

Qualifications:

A good degree in Geography - Essential

A PGCE qualification or equivalent, specialising in Geography - Essential

Qualities:

Creative, enthusiastic and an inspirational teacher - Essential

A passion for educating children - Essential

A well organised candidate who is able to juggle multiple tasks and work to deadlines - Essential

A motivated and ambitious individual who is able to drive pupil academic standards - Essential

The successful candidate

You will have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, or with whom you come into contact in the school.  It is your responsibility to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.