Teacher of Humanities - Geography

Hours: Part-time/Term-time

Salary: QE Teacher Payscale

Job purpose

To provide outstanding teaching, maintaining the high standards of the Collegiate. This job description is written at a specific time and is subject to change as the demands of the Collegiate and the role develops. The role requires flexibility and adaptability and the employees of the Collegiate need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed in this job description. We are particularly welcoming Early careers professionals. Your duties and responsibilities are as follows below.

The Humanities Department

The Humanities department comprises of Geography and History and has a team of 8 full and part time teaching staff. The department is friendly, supportive and innovative and enjoys considerable success in examinations at GCSE and A level. The department is based in Genesis, the main teaching building, and has 4 specialist teaching rooms. Each classroom is equipped with a white board, television and monitor. Teachers use Collegiate issued Surface Pros to support their lessons. The KS3 Geography curriculum is designed to develop awe and wonder in our world and an interest in the subject whilst developing the skills and background content required for GCSE. We study Edexcel GCSE Geography B. At A level, we study the Edexcel specification specialising in the optional units of Coastal Landscapes, Migration, Identity and Sovereignty, and Regenerating Places. The department is well resourced and is highly regarded in terms of teaching, learning and pupil feedback/support.

The department works very closely together, with most staff teaching both Geography and History at KS3. All pupils study both Humanities in Year 7 and Year 8 and then opt in Year 9, although a large number continue with both subjects. Uptake at GCSE and A level continues to be positive. Lesson resources are stored centrally and every teacher contributes, thereby encouraging the sharing of best practice and providing a consistent experience for all pupils.

Each year group has a curriculum related visit/field trip and all members of Humanities are involved in planning and participation in these department events.

Expectations

There are 30 x 55 min lessons per week of which 22 are timetabled. Staff contribute to duties and have a tutor group. Supervision of an evening prep session until 6pm is required one evening each week. Support for Boarding on 2 occasions each year and attendance at Open Days is also required. There is no Saturday morning school, and we teach for 34 weeks of the academic year. 

Part Time staff will be required to meet these expectations on a pro rata basis.

Your duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Support for pupils

• Utilise specialist skills, training and experience to support pupils
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom and the school environment
• Support pupils consistently, recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others, and engage all pupils in activities
• Promote good behaviour and management of relationships with peers and staff
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
• Provide formative oral and written assessments through marking, prep and other forms of feedback, using this to inform 
• Keep records of progress in the form of formal assessments and reports on the development, progress and attainment of students, as individuals and as groups of pupils to line managers and parents

Teaching and Support for the Curriculum

• Contribute to the teaching in the department across the full age and ability range in Geography (KS5 Geography desirable but not a requirement), with a willingness to teach KS3 History.
• Hold a record of outstanding examination results
• Be a highly motivated and proficient classroom teacher
• Demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• Offer all pupils an innovative and effective learning experience
• Maintain/develop personal expertise and share this with other teachers
• Monitor and evaluate standards of teaching, identifying areas for improvement
• Establish an appropriate learning environment. Maintain good order and discipline amongst the students, safeguarding their health and safety.
• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans that ensure the needs of all pupils are met
• Identify appropriate attainment and/or achievement targets, differentiating teaching as required
• Monitor pupil standards and achievement against targets, ensuring that relevant individual and whole school attainment / achievement targets are met
• Monitor planning, curriculum coverage and learning outcomes
• Monitor standards of pupil behaviour and application
• Plan and implement intervention strategies where improvement needs are identified
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed
• Undertake marking of pupils work and accurately record achievement / progress
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests
• Communicate and consult with parents, outside bodies etc. as directed

Support for the Collegiate

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Collegiate
• Attend and participate in regular meetings, inset and directed time
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
• Promote the Collegiate and its pupils positively at all times

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, with a range of flexible hours to suit
• 10% discount on Kindergarten fees (aged 3 months to 3 years
• 25% discount on all summer / holiday courses.
• Significant discount on school fees from age 3 to 18.
• Free private staff gym, separate to the students with state of the art equipment.
• Free, secure onsite parking
• Free flu jabs offered through our medical centre
• Staff community social events including bonfire and fireworks, Christmas ball, summer family fun day etc.
• 24/7 Employee Assistant Programme
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Increased holiday entitlement for staff with long service
• Long service awards
• Discount on King’s Theatre productions – external events
• Enhanced paternity / maternity pay, including new baby book
• Refer a friend scheme - We believe that staff are our greatest and most valuable asset, and this scheme involves and financially rewards our staff for referring like-minded candidates who join our school community.