Teacher of Geography
Garforth Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1LJThis job expired on 11 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
11 October 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 September 2023
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: Contractual hours 32.5
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Full-time equivalent salary: Salary MPR / UPR £28,000 to £43,685
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential • A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Geography (A/C) • A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C) • A strong and secure subject knowledge in Geography up to GCSE (A/I) • Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R) • Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I) • A good understanding of curriculum developments in Geography (A/I) • Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I) • An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I) • Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I) Last updated: 31.03.2022 • Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I) • Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I) • Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I) • Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I) • Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R) • Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R) • Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R) • Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable • Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R) Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) (opt out available)
- Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
- Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Training and development opportunities
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 Garforth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1897 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Garforth Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Recruitment@garforthacademy.org.uk
Garforth Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to learn. We welcome the opportunity of shaping and developing the minds of our young people, as they move through such a pivotal phase in their lives. We aim not just to educate our young people, but also to enrich, guide and support them to ensure that by the time they have completed their education with us, that they are fully prepared and equipped to enter the competitive world of work or further studies. We promote independent learning and aim to empower students as they face new challenges. We will provide them with the knowledge, skills and resilience to achieve the highest possible standards academically, socially and personally.
We have a hugely talented and committed staff team, with a range of well-qualified and dedicated professionals to ensure that our curriculum, guidance, care and support meet the different needs of every individual at the Academy. We pride ourselves on our high expectations and encourage all students to be happy, ambitious, well organised, caring and supportive of each other. Our pastoral care system underpins this success with its clear expectations and guidelines. We enjoy celebrating the successes of our students on a weekly basis, through the many reward systems and extra-curricular opportunities on offer.
Our ethos is fundamental to Garforth Academy. Every student will be asked to immerse themselves in ‘Our 10 Core Values’; values that the Academy feels all students should demonstrate throughout their daily routines, and are essential to being part of a community. We want our students to be the best they can possibly be, engage proactively with their community, be responsible, think of others, develop interests both academic and non-academic and be prepared for ‘life in the real world’.
Garforth Academy enjoys the many benefits of being a member of the Delta Academies Trust. This link allows good practice, resources and expertise to be easily shared between schools in the group and allows us to offer a wider range of learning experiences, extra-curricular actives and support as a result.
We pride ourselves on positive relationships with our parents/carers. We recognise the effectiveness of strong collaboration and expect all parties to fully support the learning and development of our young people, including the high standards of behaviour both in the Academy and out in the local community. We believe that by working together we can ensure success for every individual and that every young person can fulfil his or her potential.
Arranging a visit to Garforth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@garforthacademy.org.uk.
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