Teacher of Geography

Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL

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Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
14 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: Geography
Working pattern: Full time: Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a colleague with excellent qualifications, who is enthusiastic and dynamic with a strong ambition to build on our success to date. We are looking for a colleague who will work collaboratively with the team, is receptive to innovative practices, and is an inspirational and motivational practitioner. You will also be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the work of the Geography department and the school, which is at an exciting stage in its improvement journey.

The Geography department is forward thinking, creative, innovative and supportive of change and new approaches. All staff are subject specialists and are passionate about the subject. The Department currently comprises 3 full time teachers and has three dedicated Geography classrooms, all of which have Apple TV or visualisers and whiteboards. Students study the AQA specification Geography across Years 10 and 11, the subject is popular with students inKS4.

The ethos of the department is one of engagement, enjoyment, excellent teacher/pupil relationships and expectations of high standards for all pupils. We are seeking someone who will impart a love of Geography to pupils of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital!

The successful candidate will:

● be an excellent teacher

● be a strategic and innovative thinker

● be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners

● be focused on improving teaching and learning

● be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues

● be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● have excellent subject knowledge

What the school offers its staff

Staff in our trust benefit from:

a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
a culture that promotes wellbeing initiatives
access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.
opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips
an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of the Senior Leadership Team without an appointment
excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools

Staff at Parklands High School specifically also benefit from:

Free access to our state-of-the-art gym before and after school, as well as during schoolholidays
A comprehensive well-being programme with a range of benefits including; Friday treats,staff bar-b-ques, Christmas lunch, a well-stocked staff room…
Free on site parking

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.