Curriculum Lead for Geography
Toot Hill School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8BLThis job expired on 1 March 2021
Closing date
1 March 2021 at 9am
Date listed
10 February 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS £25,714 - £41,604 per annum + TLR 2a
Curriculum Lead for Geography job summary
Toot Hill School has an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Curriculum Lead for Geography. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a key stage most suited to your skill set. You will continue to review and develop the curriculum plan as well as ensure its successful enactment.
Key purpose of the job
To teach pupils in allocated classes in order to ensure that their learning is of the highest quality.
Responsibilities of a classroom teacher
• Teach pupils within allocated classes, enhancing their learning and providing the opportunity for achievement for all pupils;
• Planning and preparing tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest during lessons;
• Monitor the academic progress of pupils within allocated classes and implement appropriate strategies to address underachievement;
• To assess, record and report on the progress and attainment of all pupils within allocated classes;
• To register the attendance of pupils in class;
• To set appropriate homework;
• To mark pupil’s work and give appropriate and constructive feedback;
• To research new topic areas, maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials;
• Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour;
• Communicate with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events;
• Undergoing regular observations and participating in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD); and
• Undertake critical self-evaluation and then participate in continuous professional development designed to enhance the quality of teaching or other working practices.
Responsibilities of a form tutor
• To address any issues concerned with the wellbeing, personal development and academic progress of pupils within the tutor group;
• To check uniform and general appearance on a daily basis; and
• To monitor the behaviour of pupils in the tutor group.
Performance Management responsibilities
• All members of staff are required to participate fully in the school’s performance management system.
Other professional requirements
• Have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities;
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;
• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct; and
• Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Toot Hill School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1907 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Toot Hill School website
- Email address
- charman@novaeducationtrust.net
School location
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