Geography Teacher
Overview
Highams Park School is looking to appoint an exceptional teacher to work alongside a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed team of staff. You will work within the Geography department and ensure that student progress is maximized through innovative, challenging and engaging teaching. You will have excellent subject knowledge and be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. This role would be suitable for an ambitious PGCE student who will be a first year ECT or an experienced teacher.
The geography department is large, well-resourced and experienced with a healthy uptake at GCSE and A Level and we are proud that several of our students have gone to study Geography at university. This post represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional ready to take on the challenge of improving an already successful department in which outcomes are good in all key stages.
Personal attributes
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Qualifications and Experience |
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1. Good degree in the relevant subject or subjects |
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2. Qualified Teacher Status + right to work in the UK |
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3. Experience of teaching the subject to GCSE level and the ability to teach to A level (where relevant) |
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4. Experience as a tutor and/or in pastoral work |
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Skills and Attributes in Teaching and Learning |
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5. Clear understanding of what constitutes good and outstanding lessons |
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6. Ability to produce high quality experiences and outcomes for students |
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7. Ability to develop differentiated lesson plans and Schemes of Work |
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8. Collaborative teaching methods and ability to work with colleagues in the preparation, assessment and monitoring of work |
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9. Practical understanding of National Curriculum requirements (where relevant) in terms of content, classroom practice, differentiation, assessment and reporting to parents |
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10. Ability to use data effectively to evaluate student progress and achievement |
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11. Demonstrable experience of improving student outcomes in the last three years (except NQTs) |
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Professional Skills and Attributes |
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12. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative |
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13. Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding School roles and responsibilities and the post holder’s position within these |
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14. Ability to communicate well in writing and face-to-face to all stakeholders |
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15. Administrative and organisational skills |
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16. Ability to identify own training and development needs and to take responsibility for addressing these |
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Personal Qualities |
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17. Respect for all members of the school community |
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18. Responsibility and attention to detail |
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19. Resilience in the face of challenge |
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20. A strong, flexible and proactive work ethic |
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21. Honesty and trustworthiness |
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22. Sense of humour and a sense of fun |
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Commitment to |
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23. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people |
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24. Equal opportunities for all in a comprehensive environment |
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25. Extra-curricular activities to enhance the student experience |
Salary & Benefits
Salary from £36413 to £53994 per year
Location
Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park
London
E4 9PJ
Supporting documents
Please complete our application form and return to recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk by midday Friday 25th April 2025
Interviews will take place the following week.
Safeguarding Children
We are committed to the safety of our pupils through our recruitment and school practices; all jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
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