Teacher of Geography

To Start September 2021
1 Year Initial Contract
Maternity Cover September 2021-August 2022
Inner London Main Pay Scale – MPS/UPS
E1 0LB, Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

We seek to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography.  We are asking that candidates have experience teaching A Level Geography.

This is a school in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children.  If you came into teaching to transform lives, then this is an opportunity for you to do so.

Due to the outstanding pastoral care we provide our students with we are a World Class School and hold Beacon School status. We work in effective partnership with several organisations including City in Excellence in Teaching and East London Teaching School Alliance. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and dedicated professional staff - Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

Geography is a popular subject at Bishop Challoner, attracting high numbers at GCSE and growing numbers at A Level. Working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will join a highly successful department and contribute to its development by offering an innovative and thought-provoking curriculum and an engaging learning environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

We Offer:

-The unique opportunity to develop gender-related teaching and learning in a federation of two schools
-An established and comprehensive Early Careers Teacher Programme (ECT)
-A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels
-Support with post-graduate courses of study, including Masters Degrees
-Outstanding support from faculty teams and a designated mentor
-Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests
-Supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
-A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff

We are looking for professionals with:

-Evidence of excellent classroom practice or the potential to achieve it
-A track record of successful student outcomes at KS3, KS4 and KS5
-High expectations of student attainment and behaviour
-The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos

If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Humanities Faculty at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie Field at bishopchalloner@hays.com or call Ellie on 0207 259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Closing Date: Tuesday 11th May 2021 at 12 noon

We reserve the right to interview before the deadline if we have a strong field.

Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.