Teacher of Geography

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a self-motivated Teacher of Geography to join our wonderful Humanities Faculty. The Chalk Hills Academy are proud of the unrivalled education experience offered and you will certainly benefit from forward-thinking and supportive leadership, an encouraging and enthusiastic staff body and enterprising students.

The Chalk Hills Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Responsibilities

• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students.
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential, and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.
• To assess pupils\’ work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.
• To implement school policies and procedures as appropriate in day-to-day activities.

Qualifications

• QTS and experience teaching KS3 & KS4 Geography.
• Experience of AQA specification desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice.
• The ability to work in partnership with students, parents, staff, academy council and the wider community.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching and learning.
• Good behaviour management skills and a sound knowledge of the Geography curriculum at KS3 and KS4.
• Resilience, adaptability and a can-do attitude.
• The ability to work as part of a team and undertake pastoral duties as a form tutor will be a key requirement.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.