Teacher of Geography

To be an impactful teacher and tutor who nurtures, supports, and challenges all students, working with intention and determination to ensure every young person achieves their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum relevant to the age and ability group or subject(s) you teach.
• Prepare and develop teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements.
• Ensure students achieve well relative to their prior attainment and make progress as good as or better than similar students nationally and within the Academy.
• Be aware of pupils' prior knowledge, plan teaching and scaffold appropriately to build on this knowledge and understand how pupils learn.
• Understand the needs of pupils you teach, including those with SEND, EAL, and be able to use effective teaching approaches to support them.
• Promote high standards of literacy and the correct use of spoken English.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils' progress.
• Give pupils regular feedback and encourage them to reflect on progress, emerging needs, and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
• Use formative assessment to determine what students know and adapt teaching plans accordingly.

Qualifications

• Relevant Subject Degree at BA level or above.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Evidence of applying continued professional development.
• Understanding of the current curriculum discussions within your subject.
• A thorough up-to-date knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively.

Candidate Profile

You will be someone who creates engaging, inclusive, and challenging lessons that motivate students of all abilities, supports high standards of behaviour, demonstrates warmth, clarity, and positive classroom management. You will be committed to raising achievement, using assessment effectively to ensure all students make strong progress, working collaboratively, building positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.

About the David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equip our young people with leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Equal Opportunities

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and an Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

Salary and Benefits

M1 – UPS3: £32,916.00 – £51,048.00 per annum (FTE)

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme – Cycle to Work Scheme