Teacher of Geography

The Oriel Geography Department

INNOVATIVE, MOTIVATED AND SUCCESSFUL

The Oriel Geography team currently consists of 3 full-time teachers. There are three full-size Geography classrooms all with interactive whiteboard, projector and a personal work laptop provided for each member of teaching staff, along with a dedicated Humanities Resource Room which offers a communal workspace for Humanities Faculty teachers. Additionally smaller seminar rooms are available for Sixth Form lessons.

The Geography teachers at Oriel aim to provide every student with the opportunity to develop their geographical knowledge, progress in their geographical thinking and learn to write as geographers. Geography is popular, both in uptake at GCSE and at A-Level and delivers a range of fieldwork experiences visiting coastal and urban destinations.

Our curriculum has a broad range of physical and human geography across all key stages, where we drive the development of analytical and enquiry skills that feed into the KS4 curriculum. Oriel Geography teachers encourage students to extend their Geography knowledge by engaging in further reading and promoting independence at KS4 and KS5. Our approach to teaching interleaves the necessary skills with establishing a passion and enthusiasm for the subject beyond the classroom. Our team is committed to ensuring that every student is successful in their journey.

We are looking to appoint someone who…...

• Is knowledgeable and passionate about all aspects of Geography, who is motivated to support students in achieving their full potential and who wants to join a committed and enthusiastic team of Geographers.

• Will lead in providing first-class teaching and learning for our students; as well as being an excellent collaborator to drive the knowledge agenda and pedagogy within the department.

• Has experience of teaching Geography across KS3 and KS4.

• Is willing to support the department in delivering extra-curricular opportunities, and study-supports sessions guiding students with their on-going learning at GCSE.

We have excellent support for ECTs and would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers who would like to grow and develop in an innovative and forward thinking department; or more experienced teachers. Oriel has a detailed ECT training package praised by West Sussex and actively encourages CPD throughout the school with a comprehensive program for teachers at all stages of their careers.