Teacher of Geography

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

King Edward VI College are currently recruiting for a permanent post due to start in August. We will consider full time and part time applicants. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with enthusiasm and drive who wishes to work in a strongly academic sixth form college, which is committed to lively, student-centred teaching and a concern for meeting the needs of individual students. 

Applications will be welcomed from well-qualified graduates, wishing to begin their teaching career by specialising in sixth form teaching. Newly qualified teachers are able to acquire Qualified Teacher Status at sixth form colleges and the college arranges for the necessary pre-16 teaching experience at one of our partner 11-16 schools. For experienced teachers, post-16 experience in sixth form, tertiary or general FE colleges and maintained or independent schools will be equally relevant. Although a postgraduate teaching qualification is preferred, applicants without such a qualification are also encouraged to apply. The college is fully committed to supporting all members of staff through staff development and in-service training.

There are approximately 300 students currently studying A Level Geography, following the Eduqas specification. The subject, which is taught in a stimulating suite of two specialist rooms plus a student study area, is a key part of the College’s curriculum and is very popular with students. Students learn through a variety of teaching and learning strategies delivered by four experienced and well-qualified staff who work collaboratively and are committed to establishing a positive environment that promotes high quality learning.  In addition, students develop their understanding of Geography through a variety of practical fieldwork experiences. Additionally, every year the Geography team organise a very popular overseas trip, destinations for which have included Iceland, the USA and India. The hard work and enthusiasm of the department is reflected by the fact that many students every year leave to study Geography related subjects at university.

Further details may be obtained from the college:  telephone: 01384 398100, email: hr@kedst.ac.uk or via the college website: www.kedst.ac.uk

CVs cannot be accepted

Closing date for applications is midday Monday 29  April. 

It is anticipated interviews will take place on Thursday 9th May. 

King Edward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The college celebrates diversity and aims to recruit as diverse a range of staff as possible

King Edward VI College Stourbridge

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