Teacher of Geography
Parkwood E- ACT Academy
Sheffield
- £25,714 - £36,961 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2022
Job overview
We looking for an exceptional Teacher of Geography to join the team here at Parkwood E-ACT Academy. There is a real buzz about our academy and the rate at which our pupils progress, but don’t just take our word for it!
The purpose of this role is to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students, ensuring progression is central to all lesson plans and giving our students the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.
As a qualified Teacher of Geography you will:
Have high expectations of learners to ensure they achieve their full educational potential
Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes
Select and prepare a range of resources that take in to account all students’ learning needs, languages and cultural backgrounds
Have knowledge of a range of approaches to assessment, including questioning, oral assessment and self-assessment and the importance of formative assessment.
Make effective use of a range of assessment monitoring and recording strategies to assess the learning needs of your students in order to set challenging learning objectives and plan for future teaching.
For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.
Parkwood E-ACT Academy - Come join our team
We are a forward-thinking, ambitious 11-16 secondary academy in Sheffield. We support and challenge our students to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom. We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons
Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:
Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.
Part of the E-ACT family
We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.
E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.
Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country. We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.
In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.
Our Trust offers:
Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
Ride to Work Scheme
Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme
Find out more about E-ACT: www.e-act.org.uk
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Parkwood E- ACT Academy
- Parkwood E- ACT Academy
- Longley Avenue West, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S5 8UL
- United Kingdom
Parkwood Academy will:
- Strive for high educational standards
- Nurture greater integration and community cohesion
- Reflect a culturally inclusive ethos
- Actively seek to collaborate and establish partnerships with organisations that will contribute to the development of such an ethos
- Work with and involve key stakeholders, partners and communities
- Ensure that key stakeholder groups, including parents, staff and the local community add support to deliver outstanding learning for all
- Ensure that all staff, community mentors and champions are positive role models for the students
- Provide a programme of high quality continuing professional development and training for all staff to underpin and sustain improvements in teaching and learning
- Emphasise in students the traditional values of self discipline, responsibility, respect, trust and cooperation.
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