Teacher of Geography

3 weeks ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom Pleckgate High School Full time

Pleckgate High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Geography Teacher who is able to teach across the age and ability range up to and including GCSE. The ability to teach Geography is essential. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach to your teaching we would welcome an application from you.

 

The Geography department at Pleckgate is a thriving, dynamic environment with a clear aim to enthuse students about the world in which they live. We strive for excellence and aim to be outstanding, delivering quality teaching and learning at all levels to challenge children’s perception of the world around them.

 

The department’s strengths are the collegiate approach to teaching and learning through discussion and sharing best practice from an experienced team. Geography remains a popular options subject at GCSE where the Edexcel GCSE Geography A specification is followed.

 

This is a high profile department that consistently produces good outcomes and offers exciting opportunities for pupils through regular field work and visits. Furthermore, work with the Eco-Club, has seen the Eco Schools Green Flag with Merit awarded. You will play a central part in building on the strengths and successes of the Geography department and the school.

 

These strengths include:

  • A culturally and socially diverse pupil body who behave well and are keen to learn.
  • A long history of strong GCSE outcomes.
  • Outstanding facilities.
  • Hardworking pupils and a committed body of teachers and support staff.
  • Opportunities to work with primary schools on supporting the growth of Geography across schools.
  • Support from a dedicated and experienced Geography Department.
  • A team of subject specialists with a passion for high quality Geography
  • An ICT rich environment where all pupils have iPads to support learning in school and at home.
  • Part of a growing MAT with associated benefits such as Health & Dental care plans for staff.


    What does this job do?

  • To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.To share and support the Academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth. 


What are the job requirements?

Qualified Teacher Status.Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant subject based subject/or adequate post degree conversion course.Ability to deliver consistently high-quality lessons in Geography to pupils of all abilities.Knowledge of current educational developments and initiatives relating to the subject and their implications.Enthusiastic with regard to curriculum implementation and extra-curricular opportunities.Positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude.Experience of the strategies required to establish high aspirations and academic / behaviour standards and consistency in implementing these strategies.A commitment to continued professional development and a readiness to reflect and self-evaluate to change, improve and develop.


About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.


Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed. 


Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.Cycle to Work scheme.Access to government pension schemes.Free parking.Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 


Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com


We warmly welcome a visit to the school or an informal conversation prior to application. Please contact Mary Wade - mwade@pleckgate.com


Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Safeguarding Information

The Education Partnership Trust is 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.

 

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). 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.


Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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