Teacher of Geography

Summary: The role of Teacher of Geography involves delivering engaging and structured lessons to secondary school students in Chester, focusing on both physical and human geography. The successful candidate will adapt teaching methods to cater to diverse learning abilities and contribute to curriculum development. Additionally, the position requires active participation in school life and collaboration with colleagues in the Humanities department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Geography lessons that stimulate curiosity and understanding of both physical and human environments.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support students of all abilities and ensure steady academic progress.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student performance in line with school and national standards.
• Contribute to the design and review of the Geography curriculum to ensure relevance, challenge, and engagement.
• Promote a love of Geography through engaging classroom activities, fieldwork opportunities, and enrichment events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Humanities department and the wider school.
• Maintain a well-managed classroom environment that fosters respect, discipline, and academic focus.
• Participate in wider school life, including parents’ evenings, extracurricular activities, and whole-school initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• A degree in Geography or a closely related subject.
• Ability to teach Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Excellent classroom management and lesson planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Experience teaching Geography at A-Level (desirable).
• Familiarity with relevant exam boards such as AQA or Edexcel (desirable).
• An interest in outdoor learning and fieldwork (desirable).
• A proven track record of raising student achievement (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Chester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other