Overview
Scale: UPS/MPS
Job Summary: If you are a dedicated, driven Teacher of Geography then we have an exciting opportunity for you…
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Geography with excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will join the school’s highly successful and enthusiastic department, working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners.
Our intent in Geography is to promote the vitally important role that Geography plays in understanding how the world works from an integrated and synoptic physical and human perspective. We have consistently high take up at GCSE and A-level for Geography and have recently increased our offer at A-level by adding Politics as part of our curriculum. As a department we pride ourselves on being innovative with our classroom practice so that we can provide all pupils at Fulston Manor School with a world class education. At KS3 we teach topics that underpin the foundational knowledge that make our GCSE and A-level pupils successful. At the same time we ensure that we provide a full coverage of the content expected by the National Curriculum for Geography. At GCSE we follow the Edexcel B Geography Specification and at A-level we follow the Edexcel Specifications for both Geography and Politics.
Responsibilities
- Teach Geography to KS3, GCSE (Edexcel B), and A-level (Geography and Politics) according to the department plan and curriculum.
- Contribute to a department that collaborates with a dedicated team of practitioners to deliver a world-class education.
- Promote the integration of physical and human geography to provide a synoptic understanding of the world.
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and be an excellent classroom practitioner.
- Be organised, proactive, and effective when working as part of a team; engage with staff and pupils alike.
- Work with students in lessons and as a tutor to support learning and personal development.
What we are looking for
- An excellent classroom practitioner
- Somebody who is well-organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Somebody who works well with staff and pupils alike
- Strong classroom management skills
- Knowledge of Geography at KS3 & 4
- Someone keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
- Someone looking to join a community that works to develop young people into successful citizens
- Someone ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor
What Fulston Manor School can offer you
- Mentoring and high-level training
- We are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all round experience whilst completing their induction, collaborating with other trusts to build on this
- NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential
- Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities – staff training days offer excellent CPD with outside educational speakers
- A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students – ‘Fulston Family Values’
- A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core – working at home for some PPA sessions has recently been introduced
- To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution
- Membership of a generous pension scheme
- Mindfulness and Wellbeing resources available
- Access to Westfield Healthcare
- Free annual Flu Jabs
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Free secure parking on site
- A laptop computer for school use
- Access to Kent Rewards (including cycle to work scheme)
- The School canteen and Sixth Form Café provides subsidised meals
- Respite and Wellbeing weeks on calendar including wellbeing activities for staff and breakfast
- Social activities