Teacher of Geography

Teaching Vacancies; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local teaching institution in England seeks a qualified teacher for Geography. The ideal candidate should have experience teaching in secondary schools and demonstrate a commitment to student wellbeing and high-quality educational outcomes. The role emphasizes work-life balance and offers extensive professional development opportunities and support services.

Benefits

Personalized performance management

Exemplary CPD programme

Access to medical and wellbeing support

On-site parking

Mentorship for early career teachers

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Geography in a secondary school.
• Capacity for hard work and ability to work cooperatively with team members.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and comprehensive education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a healthy work-life balance for students and staff.
• Implement wellbeing initiatives for staff.
• Promote outstanding teaching and learning practices.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Ability to motivate students

Understanding of Geography syllabus

Commitment to high-quality teaching

Job description

Education, Training and Experience

Candidates should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching Geography in a secondary school as part of present employment or block teaching practice

Education Philosophy

• A commitment to comprehensive education
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• A concern to help each child develop their full potential

Knowledge and Skills

• Be a highly competent classroom teacher
• Be familiar with a variety of approaches to teaching and learning
• Have the ability to motivate and earn the respect of students
• Have an understanding of the relevant agreed syllabus for Geography
• Have an ability to use data to inform student progress

Personal Qualities

• Be committed to outstanding teaching and learning
• Have an enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to enthuse others
• Have a capacity for hard work
• Be able to work co-operatively with team members
• Be patient, tactful and diplomatic
• Show initiative
• Be keen to make an extra-curricular contribution
• Enjoy good relationships with students

What the school offers its staff

We recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff at Tibshelf Community School enjoy a healthy work-life balance in order to ensure they can not only provide the best teaching and learning outcomes to our students, but that the school can promote a culture of progress and wellbeing at all levels.

We work hard offering a variety of initiatives, services and events to provide a well-rounded sense of wellbeing. A happy working life and career at Tibshelf Community School is supported by some of our key wellbeing initiatives including:

• Whole Staff Induction programme
• 1-1 personalised performance management/appraisal system
• Mentors for ECTs
• Exemplary CPD programme
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Celebration Events
• Sports & social events
• Dedicated department bases for teaching faculties
• On-site parking
• Laptops with secure home-school access for all teaching staff
• Extended access to school during our wider opening hours
• Access to the canteen and dining facilities

In addition to the above, all staff members have access to complimentary medical and wellbeing support services available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including (but not exhaustive):

• Nurse support service
• Emotional support and counselling
• Workplace assessments
• Occupational health referrals for access to Physiotherapy and workplace adjustments

Commitment to safeguarding

Tibshelf Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS before they can be appointed.