Teacher of Geography
Forest Hall School, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8TZThis job expired on 18 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,139.00 - £50,470.00 Annually (Actual) Unqualified to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) plus excellent benefits
Teacher of Geography job summary
Forest Hall School is a relatively small secondary school with a strong sense of community. Irrespective of our size we are still able to offer a wide range of courses, activities and experiences for individual students, and as a result, we are able to respond to the pace and direction of individual development. We recognise that our large and active community requires a high degree of organisation to enable us to achieve our aims.
About the role
To teach Geography across the 11 – 16 age range, including GCSE, under the direction of the Head of Department.
To participate in the development of appropriate schemes of work, taking specific responsibilities in some areas.
To assess and report on students’ attainment and progress in KS3 and on GCSE grades and progress in KS4.
To teach to the requirements of the National Curriculum programme/Forest Hall curriculum plan.
To be a form Tutor to an assigned Tutor Group and to carry out related duties.
To carry out a share of supervisory duties.
Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired.
Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
To impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time.
To take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.
Understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements
About the person
The successful candidate will:
Have the ability to engage and enthuse students through high quality learning experiences
Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour
Be an outstanding practitioner
Have the ability to inspire and motivate students
Be enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to securing student progress
About the Trust
BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.
The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.
What can BMAT offer you?
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:
- Enhanced and flexible PPA
- Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
- Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work
- Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
- Lifestyle and discount savings
- Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications. We hold the right to end the advertisement earlier than the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Commitment to safeguarding
All staff are responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils and must follow BMAT guidance and policies.
BMAT Directors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
About Forest Hall School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 496 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Forest Hall School website
Forest Hall School is a relatively small secondary school with a strong sense of community. Irrespective of our size we are still able to offer a wide range of courses, activities and experiences for individual students, and as a result, we are able to respond to the pace and direction of individual development. We recognise that our large and active community requires a high degree of organisation to enable us to achieve our aims.
Our lastest OFSTED report rated us as GOOD in all areas.
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Forest Hall School
Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8TZ
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