Teacher of Geography

Teaching Vacancies; Bexleyheath; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Harris Federation is seeking a dedicated Geography Teacher to inspire and educate students in a dynamic secondary environment. You’ll plan engaging lessons, assess student progress, and contribute to department development within a supportive framework.

The school offers extensive professional development via the Harris Institute, a competitive benefits package, and career progression opportunities across its academies.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Successful teaching experience at secondary level (including teaching practice).
• Understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Awareness of KS3/KS4 National Curriculum and lesson planning.

Responsabilités

• Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and monitor student progress.
• Contribute to department planning and quality assurance.
• Engage in continuing professional development and performance reviews.
• Maintain records and communicate with parents and stakeholders.
• Fulfill pastoral duties as a form tutor and support student wellbeing.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences and manage time effectively.

Connaissances

QTS

Teaching experience

Formation

QTS or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Description du poste

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Geography.

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice)
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a good level of ICT skills
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies
• Have good written and spoken communication skillsBe able to lead and manage their own work effectively
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations

What the school offers its staff

At Harris,we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), an Annual Loyalty Bonus,Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Further details about the role

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
• Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.