Geography Teacher (for exceptional candidate there is a potential for KS4 curriculum lead opportunity)
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG41 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Jan 2025 / ASAP
Closing date
31 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,075.00 - £50,471.00 Annually (Actual)
Geography Teacher (for exceptional candidate there is a potential for KS4 curriculum lead opportunity) job summary
About Us: Chiltern Hills Academy is a vibrant and inclusive educational setting committed to fostering a love for learning and academic excellence. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Geography Teacher to join our dynamic team.
Role Overview: As a Geography Teacher at Chiltern Hills, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality Geography lessons and supporting the overall development of the Geography department. You will also have the opportunity to teach up to KS3 in another subject.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach effective, creative, and varied Geography lessons tailored to the needs of students.
- Plan, resource, and lead fieldwork across all key stages of Geography.
- Support the Curriculum Lead and Geography staff in raising attainment and achievement in Geography.
- Contribute to the review and development of departmental schemes of work with colleagues.
- Ensure pupils are assessed in line with departmental and school policy.
- Attend and contribute to Geography department meetings and other relevant meetings.
- Follow departmental policies and self-evaluation processes, contributing to their development as needed.
- Promote Geography within the school and assist other staff in doing so.
- Maintain personal development and expertise by staying up-to-date with current subject matter and initiatives, and accessing appropriate training.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, ECT will be considered
- Specialism in Geography with the ability to teach up to KS3 in another subject.
- Proven experience in planning and delivering engaging Geography lessons.
- Strong commitment to raising attainment and achievement.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lead and organize fieldwork activities.
Why Join Us?
Free Parking on Site
Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.
Bespoke CPD Opportunities
We understand that professional growth is paramount. That’s why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.
Subscription to The National College
This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.
Leadership Development Opportunities
We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.
Career Progression
We believe in recognising and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.
Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Chiltern Hills Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory reference checks and full safer recruitment check.
- Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applicants prior to the closing date.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Chiltern Hills Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1076 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Chiltern Hills Academy website (opens in new tab)
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the sixth form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire County Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement.
Principal
Tim Dobbs
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