Geography Teacher - Berkeley, GL13
We are looking to recruit a full time Geography position starting in September, for a secondary school near Berkeley. You would be responsible for planning and marking and it would potentially be until the October half-term or beyond. You would need to drive as this school's beautiful location is quite rural and not accessible by public transport.
Your purpose:
- To ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all pupils.
Your duties:
- Promote and support the ethos of the school;
- Attend assemblies and events, and contributing to the preparation of these throughout the year;
- Work to achieve the general and particular aims of the school, expressed in the School Mission Statement and the School Improvement Plan;
- To plan effectively to ensure pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential, notwithstanding differences of race and gender, and taking account of the needs of pupils who are under achieving or very able.
- To plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and in collaboration with the SENCO, prepare, implement, monitor and review Individual Educational Plans.
- To assess, record and monitor each pupil's progress in line with the National Framework profile and to report to parents.
- To monitor pupil's class and home activities, providing constructive, oral and written feedback.
- To use teaching strategies that keep pupils engaged through effective questioning, lively presentation and good use of resources.
- To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident.
- To set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline based on mutual respect and personal responsibility. To deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the school Mission Statement, Positive Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy.
- To set a good example to the pupils taught through one's presentation and one's personal conduct.
- In line with the One School Vision Creating Self Directed Learners.
- To have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which you work.
- To have an up to date knowledge of the Geography Curriculum and Specifications at KS3-5.
Personal duties:
- To set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels
- Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work
- To undertake appropriate professional development and positively participate in the appraisal of own performance
- Communicate and co-operate effectively and positively with specialists from outside agencies where applicable
- Attendance at staff meetings as appropriate
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