Teacher of Geography

We are seeking to appoint a full time Teacher of Geography who is able to teach across the Senior School age range (11-18 years) and who can prepare pupils for GCSE and A Level examinations in the subject. The position is suitable for either a teacher who is in the early stages of their career (including recent graduates) or one with more experience who is seeking to develop in a new and stimulating environment.

Geography is a very popular subject at this school. Our Geography Department sits within the Faculty of Humanities. We follow a ‘home grown’ enquiry-based course in Year 7-9, incorporating core geographical ideas and skills within a contemporary framework. We are one of the school’s most popular optional subjects at GCSE and follow the Edecxel IGCSE course. Take up into the Sixth Form is also buoyant and here we follow the AQA specification.

Each year, around 60% of pupils progress into higher education to read for Geography or related degrees. Examination outcomes at both IGCSE and A Level are consistently strong and we also have recent Oxbridge successes. A team of seven delivers the Geography curriculum across the 11-18 age range. 

Each ‘A’ level group is shared between two teachers and there is the flexibility to teach both human and physical units within this framework. The Department supplements its classroom provision with a growing programme of fieldwork; we are wonderfully sited to take advantage of London’s varied potential and we also visit Guildford and the Dorset coast. Additionally, we offer optional overseas trips at GCSE and VI form; current destinations are Sicily and Iceland respectively. 

We are seeking to employ someone who has:

•An understanding of the curriculum and can assess pupil progress

• The ability to work well with a range of audiences, including parents/carers and other professionals

• Excellent communication and organisational skills (including written and oral skills)

• Professional knowledge of what constitutes high quality and standards in teaching and learning

• Professional understanding of inclusion and strategies for engaging all learners

• Professional understanding of safeguarding within a school setting

• The ability to write reports, keep accurate records and communicate effectively

• Effective organisation skills

• Resilience, the ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines

• Proven ability to prioritise workloads

• Passion for teaching and learning

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

The candidate should be open-minded, self-evaluative and adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas.