Teacher of Geography
Heckmondwike Grammar School, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AHThis job expired on 20 April 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
20 April 2020 at 8am
Date listed
18 March 2020
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Geography, Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,373 to £40,490
Additional allowances
In return we can offer:
eager and committed students who are keen to learn and
progress
• a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support
and challenge our students
• well-equipped specialist classrooms
• a learning-centred school where the best possible practice
is the priority
• a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to
develop as a teacher and as a leader
• a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded
professionals
Teacher of Geography job summary
If you are interested in this position then please visit the vacancies section of our website.
http://www.heckgrammar.co.uk/online/about/vacancies/current-vacancies/
To be considered for this post candidates MUST complete and submit the school's application form.
Department Information
The Geography department consists of a hard-working and dedicated group of teachers who have a passion for teaching the subject. We currently have three Geography specialists working under the direction of a highly experienced Subject Leader within the ‘Explore’ faculty. We are looking for someone who is eager to join our enthusiastic and successful team as we aim to build on our foundations and strive for further success.
At present, Geography groups are taught in mixed ability sets at all Key Stages. We currently have five teaching groups in both Year 10 and Year 11 from a six-form entry and our GCSE classes have 25 or fewer students. We have grown in recent years and are now one of the most popular options subjects. We enter all students for the AQA GCSE. At A-level, we also follow the AQA specification.
We offer the students many opportunities to experience the subject beyond the classroom. Trips include, Malham, Cranedale and Iceland.
We have a popular Twitter account and use this to promote participation as well as wider reading and independent study. In addition to instilling a culture of academic excellence in our students, we encourage students to take an interest in the world around them and appreciate the opportunities and challenges presented by the modern world.
We would like to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Geography. Achievement is routinely excellent. Last year’s results saw 88% of our GCSE Geography students achieve grade 6-9 and 71% at A Level Geography achieve A* - B.
Consideration will be given to both experienced teachers and NQTs who wish to develop their teaching expertise in an outstanding school.
We take great pride in providing our students with a first class education and believe that commitment, attitude, ideas, potential and enthusiasm are very important qualities.
The department is always looking at ways of developing its curriculum and widening the experience for students so expert subject knowledge and a passion to lead extra-curricular activities in Geography are highly desirable.
You will need to:
• believe in our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence and follow our
school ethos embedded in our motto of ‘Nil Sine Labore’ - Nothing Without Work
• be a reflective practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level
• be an inspirational teacher who builds excellent relationships and motivates students
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.
In addition to this, teachers at HGS are expected to be effective, reflective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best. Teachers at HGS should inspire confidence, build team commitment, engage, and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning.
They will encourage high standards of academic and personal achievement and be a good role model for the students in the school.
They will make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school and their department.
In return we can offer:
• eager and committed students who are keen to learn and progress
• a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support and challenge our students
• well-equipped specialist classrooms
• a learning-centred school where the best possible practice is the priority
• a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to develop as a teacher and as a
leader
• a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded professionals
What Will You Bring To The Role?
• Suitably qualified – degree in relevant discipline plus teaching qualification
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum related issues 11-19
• Skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students in KS3 to
KS5.
• ICT skills and an understanding of the potential for use of ICT for teaching and learning, including IWB/Powerpoint/VLE/iPad
• Ability to contribute to the wider school life
• Able and confident to contribute to development of schemes of work and teaching and
learning materials
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Suitability to work with children
Why Should You Apply?
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality. We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go. Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, membership of the teacher pension scheme and other well-being benefits.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its
students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.
About Heckmondwike Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1520 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Heckmondwike Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk
We are delighted to have been named “Secondary School Of The Year”, “Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77” out of approx 6000 secondary schools (state and independent) in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.
And for the second year running we are ranked No 2 in the North of England.
This is a fabulous accolade to the whole school community and just reward for years of hard work from staff, students and indeed parents.
The survey includes both GCSE and A level results and is nationally noted as a true measure of school performance using metrics of most interest to parents when selecting a school.
“Such accolades are very pleasing and we are delighted to be recognised, but they only come about because of the week in week out hard work from students and staff and I salute my colleagues and students, they are an exceptional team.” Mr Roberts, Headteacher.
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality. We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go. Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
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