Teacher of Geography

Key Accountabilities The preparation of lessons in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and procedures. Planning of lessons and teaching resources that enable students to learn and make progress. The Assessment of students' learning recognising its place in developing students' learning. Using assessment to inform teaching and learning. Following the school policies on assessment and marking. Setting and marking of homework, extended learning tasks and class work. Working in accordance with the homework policy. The provision of an effective learning environment through proper use of resources and effective management of student behaviour. Being a reflective practitioner, keeping up to date, through reading and INSET, with educational thinking. Contributing to the development of a subject area through attending meetings and being involved in Faculty review and planning. Being a positive role model for students, encouraging them to behave in accordance with the school code of conduct. Using the Behaviour Management Policy and Working Together Code of Conduct. Developing positive relationships with parents through the formal reporting system, parents’ evenings and when in communication with parents. Promoting positive attitudes in students when undertaking the role of form tutor, using the tutor period effectively. Ensuring that school equipment is used safely and taking measures to ensure the security of equipment after use. To take an active role in the School Performance Management system to review own progress and set targets for future development. To undertake the responsibilities of a form tutor. Why Work With Us? As an employer, we are committed to promoting career development and recognise hard work and effort. As an equal opportunities employer we offer from day one of your employment parental leave, compassionate leave and carers leave at or above the statutory levels. We are committed to wellbeing and flexible working requests which can be submitted from day one. As an employee, you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programmes provided through the Spark and Medicash organisations. This includes access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline , physiotherapy , optical support , dental treatment , and access to a counselling service. This includes; Claim back the cost of your dental bills or new glasses (up to your annual limit) Wide range of therapy treatments covered, including physiotherapy Access to payment for private specialist consultations mProve, Physio & SkinVision included Options to upgrade and include your partner via personal direct debit Children are covered FREE up to their 24th birthday if in full time education If you are looking to advance your career in a small, friendly supportive school and are committed to providing the very best experience for our students we would love to meet you. If you