Teacher of Geography Permanent
City of London School
London
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2024
Job overview
This is a Permanent position starting summer term 2025
About Us
City of London School for Girls (CLSG) is an independent day school for pupils aged 7-18 situated in the heart of the Barbican. Opened in 1894, the school provides an outstanding education for able students from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths. We capitalise on our location to attract students from all over Greater London and beyond, and give them access to every learning opportunity our capital has to offer.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, well qualified and highly committed graduate with a proven track record of teaching Geography or similar from Year 7 to A-level.
The candidate
This is an exciting opportunity within an expanding department, who are experiencing Increasing popularity at both GCSE and A Level. This post would suit an experienced classroom practitioner or a well-experienced NQT. Candidates should be able to challenge ambitious, well-motivated students at CLSG and help develop their interest and enthusiasm for the subject by highlighting the value and Importance of studying Geography in the 21st Century. The successful candidate should be willing to teach geography to all key stages, plan and deliver fieldwork and help to further develop the Key Stage 3 curriculum.
The Department
All students study a diverse and exciting geography curriculum In Years 7, 8 and 9, which aims to prepare all students for the demands of the GCSE syllabus. At GCSE (AQA) and A Level (Edexcel), geography is an increasingly popular option, with many of our students choosing to study geography further at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
We aim to provide the students with a stimulating and interesting experience, leaving them with positive memories of their geography lessons as well as a range of transferable skills, regardless of when they choose to continue with the subject or opt for one of the other humanities.
About our benefits
At CLSG we believe that staff learning is as important as pupil learning. So were thoroughly committed to supporting the professional development of all our staff. You can also benefit from annual season ticket loans, cycle loans, shopping discounts and reductions on ticket prices at the Barbican. The school also offers a free and confidential employee assistance helpline for anyone who needs support.
Closing date: 7 October 2024
Interviews: Expected to be held in the week commencing 14 October 2024
CLSG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment references, criminal conviction & professional checks.
The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About City of London School
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About City of London School
City of London School is an independent school based in London for boys aged 10-18.
The school site is situated by the Thames. It has over 20 acres of sports pitches. It was established in 1834 and moved to its present site in 1986. The school is governed by a board and by the City of London Corporation, which appoints its governors.
Head
Alan Bird
Values and vision
City of London School’s main aims are to encourage every pupil to be the best version of themselves. The Schools prepares pupils to be respectful, optimistic and inquisitive and ultimately kind in their outlook, aware of their wider community and ready for life after school in the 21st century.
The school aims for all pupils to fulfil their potential and leave with a love of learning. Staff are highly qualified specialists in their subjects and their own academic aspirations encourage pupils to develop their creative, intellectual and physical skills.
They teach pupils the value of constructive questioning and analysis and give them the tools with which to interrogate the world and to form their own ideas and opinions, as well as appreciating and respecting those of others.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“City of London School is exceptionally successful. The pupils’ achievements are high and they make outstanding progress, doing justice to their very high ability, which is far above the national average. Attainment is high at GCSE and A level, and pupils meet with outstanding success in applying for the most highly competitive university courses… Sound discipline and good order are present throughout, and boys express appreciation of the school’s atmosphere.”
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