This position is suitable for an experienced teacher looking for an exciting challenge, or an excellent NQT. The post requires teaching the subject throughout the entirety of the Senior School (Year 7 – UVI inclusive).
The Geography Department is a strong team whose teaching environment is productive and exciting with both teachers and pupils contributing generously to its success. Fieldwork trips include visits to: North Wales, the Flamborough coastline and further afield, including (in the past): Iceland, Japan, Toronto, Morocco and the USA.
Geography is a popular subject within the school. At GCSE, we follow the Eduqas A specification. At A Level, we follow the AQA specification. We normally timetable two A Level teaching groups groups in both Years 12 and 13, and approximately one-third of these students go-on to read Geography (or a Geography-related subject) at university. Examination results reflect the high standards set by the Geography Department:
* In the summer of 2024, 70% of all GCSE Geography entries achieved grades 7, 8 or 9.
* In the summer of 2024, 56% of A Level Geography entries achieved grades A* to A.
The Department are primarily concerned with appointing an excellent classroom practitioner. We are looking for a Geographer who shares the department’s passion for the subject and our belief in its enormous value for young people. This enthusiasm will be communicated not just through classroom teaching, but through active participation in fieldwork and, the development of departmental resources. Thus, you would join a strong team who are dynamic, energetic, committed and have a good understanding of working together. We all have an enthusiasm for our subject and a commitment to the team, and give willingly of our time and energy.
The list of professional duties below is set out in addition to the expectations that The Grange School has of any member of the teaching staff, as detailed in the for Senior School Teacher.
Teaching Responsibilities
* planning and thoroughly preparing courses and lessons;
* establishing and preserving a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom;
* teaching all pupils assigned and regularly setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils;
* maintaining knowledge of those assigned pupils on SEND register and putting into practice strategies suggested by the SEND Coordinator.
* assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of all pupils, according to the school’s policy and schedule;
* preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing pupils for the purpose of such examinations;
* ensuring appropriate differentiation in work set;
* promoting independent learning;
* assisting individual pupils to maximize their potential;
* in each case, having regard for the curriculum of the school.
Pastoral Responsibilities
* promoting the general purpose and well-being of the pupils assigned to them;
* providing guidance and advice to pupils on educational, social, moral and spiritual matters;
* participating in meetings of staff and parents to discuss pupil’s progress as required,
* including Parents’ Evening of all pupils taught;
* acting as a Form Teacher when required to do so.
Professional Responsibilities and Duties
* maintaining good order and discipline;
* safeguarding the pupils’ welfare and safety at all times, both on school premises and elsewhere, while under supervised school activities;
* having due regard for the health and safety of all members of the school community, and following the school health and safety policy;
* exercising responsibility for preventing damage to property and for looking after teaching rooms;
* supervising and, if practicable, teaching other pupils whose teacher is absent;
* participating in organisational, administrative and supervisory tasks, such as staff duties;
* attending Morning Assembly;
* invigilating internal examinations;
* making teaching areas attractive by providing display material;
* advising and co-operating with the Head and other teachers on the development of the school;
* participating in arrangements for their further training and professional development;
* helping to train student teachers who have been accepted by the school for training;
* attending and helping at public events; in particular, attendance at Prizegiving and Open Morning (usually the last Saturday in September) is compulsory. All teachers are encouraged to attend and support those school events that involve pupils for whom they have pastoral responsibility;
* giving a good impression of the School when in discussion, inside or outside the school, with individuals and outside agencies.
Enrichment Responsibilities
* participation in the extra-curricular programme;
* participation in the activities of the assigned House (and its section), as directed by the House Leader, including attendance at House meetings.