Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

We are looking for an inspiring geography specialist who can bring new perspectives and skills that will inspire and motivate our community. We believe in collaboration, encouraging innovation and sharing best practices to offer a transformative education to all our pupils. If you share our holistic vision of education and are keen to embrace the challenges and rewards of life in a full-boarding school, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our geography department prides itself on its friendly and supportive atmosphere and its  open door culture, with regular sharing of ideas, enthusiasm and expertise. There are  currently 10 members of the department, with a broad mix of subject specialisms and  teaching contributions. The department is embracing the developing use of technology in the classroom, amongst other initiatives in teaching and learning, and contributes significantly to our Partnership programme.

Main Duties

ACADEMIC

• Teach across the age and ability range, with the ability to adapt teaching to accommodate the most able, and those who find the subject challenging;
• Ensure the best possible academic outcomes, by planning, preparing and delivering well-structured and creative lessons which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;
• Assess, mark, record and report on the development and progress of pupils in line with the school’s assessment and reporting processes, ensuring challenging goals are set and achieved;
• Provide timely, detailed and supportive feedback to pupils;
• Ensure subject knowledge and skills as a teacher are up-to-date;
• Cover lessons when required;
• Contribute more widely to the department through, for example, enrichment activities, administering internal examinations, interventions to support individuals or groups of pupils or partnership activities;
• Seek to develop your own professional practice and development in conjunction with your Head of Department;
• Attend parents’ meetings as required;
• Carry out administrative and other functions related to the smooth running of the department;

CO-CURRICULAR

• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school as agreed with your Head of Department;
• Accompany students on visits away from the School, subject to risk assessment;
• Actively contribute to the staff duty rota, such as supervising meal times and exam invigilating;
• Contribute to the wider school social programme, including workshops, seminars, chapel services, competitions, trips, open days, and so on;

PASTORAL 

• Be committed to the safeguarding of all young people;
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
• Tutor a group of up to twelve pupils, (typically in groups of six) taking an interest in their academic progress and well-being;
• Assist on a regular basis in a boarding house, supporting the House Master and getting to know all the students.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a reflective and inspiring classroom teacher who:

• has a good honours degree (2:1 or above) and/or a further degree in a directly-related subject;
• is passionate about their subject and can demonstrate the subject knowledge required to deliver engaging and varied lessons across the age and ability range of students at the school;
• shares Eton’s holistic vision of education and is excited to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral aspects of boarding-school life;
• demonstrates a solid understanding of, and commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion;
• has strong interpersonal skills and can build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of people;
• is committed to their ongoing professional development;
• embraces developments and innovations in teaching and learning and is open to a range of approaches to assessment and differentiation in the classroom;
• can demonstrate good ICT competence and willingness to use new technologies for teaching and learning;
• is highly motivated and can work independently as well as within wider teams;
• as a colleague, be positive, forward-looking and collaborative;
• is interested in the welfare and pastoral wellbeing of young people;
• has excellent oral and written communication skills;                 
• has a positive attitude, an optimistic approach to change and development, a balanced sense of perspective and a good sense of humour.

Our staff are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes free accommodation, a generous Pension Scheme, free use of the college's facilities and many other benefits. 

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.