- Salary: MPS/ UPS dependent on experience (+ potential TLR)
£31,650 - £49,084
Start: ASAP-January 2025
Location: Medway, Kent.
Contract: Temporary or Permanent Contracts Available
Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Geography looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Geography Teacher to join a committed and excellent school who believes in the power of choice. Their mission is clear: they are dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, receives a top-tier education that paves the way for real choices in life.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Geography Teacher are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Kent with a start date of September 2024. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their Geography department. We are actively seeking experienced Geography teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.
Medway, nestled along the serene banks of the River Medway in Kent, offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and modern living. The river Medway runs through the town, providing green areas for walking and picnicking. Medway's ancient streets, bookshops, and old houses create a picturesque atmosphere. Rochester is home to the King's School, the second-oldest private school globally. With great schools and a rich educational heritage, it's an attractive choice for families and teachers. The town's proximity to London makes it ideal for commuters. Within 45 minutes on the train line, you'd be in London or sunbathing on the beach down by the coast. Whether you're drawn to its cultural heritage, scenic beauty, or vibrant community, Rochester awaits with its undiscovered charm!
Role and Responsibilities:
- To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning
- To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.
- Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to the Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.
- Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.
- Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning
- Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.
- Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Geography or a related field.
- Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.
- Proven experience in teaching Geography at the secondary or higher education level.
- Strong knowledge of geographical theories, tools, and technologies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
- Balanced Workload: My client offers an 80% teaching timetable for ALL staff, ensuring ample time for research, team teaching, PPA, and personal well-being.
- Unique Educational Perspective: As an all-through school, the academy provides ambitious educators with the opportunity to understand the educational process and curriculum from ages 0 to 19.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: This academy offers free childcare through our wrap-around club offer for primary-aged pupils and a 25% discount on fees at the on-site nursery provision (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), making life easier for dedicated staff.
- Enriched Curriculum: The curriculum not only focusses on exam success but also genuinely enriches the educational experience through regular trips, visits, and guest speakers for pupils.
- Supportive Leadership: You'll work within the mini-school structure, guided by a supportive extended leadership team and Faculty Directors overseeing heads of subjects.
- Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.
- Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres.
- Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant
Application Process:
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