Geography Teacher
The Rochester Grammar School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BYThis job expired on 10 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
10 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,000 - £50,000
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking to progress you career in a school where the academic progress of pupils is "well above average” (DfE 2023) ?
Rochester Grammar School are seeking a qualified Geography Teacher to join their team of committed professionals teaching years 7-13.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, to ensure that all of our students achieve their very best. You will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and will contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
- Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Rochester Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Rochester Grammar School website
- Email address
- Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.tsat.uk
At The Rochester Grammar School we are a passionate team, dedicated to our ethos of “excellence for all”. We have the highest expectations of all of our learners in their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community. Our students are excited to learn in an inclusive environment full of enriching opportunities, and go on to attend outstanding universities.
Our dedicated staff are passionate about seeing every child fulfil their potential.
Rochester Grammar School are delighted to be the only Medway-based secondary school in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Parent Power List for 2025.
Arranging a visit to The Rochester Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.tsat.uk.
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