What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties:
• To teach Geography at all levels and to all abilities, seeking to ensure that all pupils make very good progress, enjoy their learning, and become well educated.
• To contribute more widely to the well-being of our pupils, through the role of form tutor. Undertaking duties, and being a role model for their learning and their conduct.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
• demonstrates flexibility, good teamwork and a commitment to our school's value of ‘Let your light shine’
• is a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Geography who will contribute positively to the work of this successful department;
• will teach pupils across the range of age and ability to GCSE level;
• will be an enthusiastic and innovative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards within a successful department;
• is an excellent classroom practitioner;
• has a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and be able and willing to teach across the whole age and ability range;
• can quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues;
• understands that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom;
• demonstrates personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• An extensive development programme which covers practical aspects that are not covered within NPQH, delivered by experienced leaders, to support the next step in your career
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.