Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography MPS/UPS

Full time (commencing asap)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Geography, on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner able to deliver at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs and can offer excellent professional development, guidance and support. We are a friendly department who enjoy working collaboratively to create the best possible learning experience for our students.  

The successful candidate will have: 

·      An enthusiasm for Geography and all things geographical.

·      An ability to motivate students and work as a part of a team.

·      Willingness to contribute to field work and extra -curricular activities.

·      The ability to support and raise the expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities.

·      A desire to share experiences and good practice with colleague.

Sir Harry Smith Community College is an 11-18 Academy, proud of its traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning, and its standards of discipline and respect. It is a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal, and enjoy excellent working relationships. The College serves the market town of Whittlesey, seven miles outside of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The College is part of the Aspire Learning Trust working together with Park Lane and New Road Primary Schools, also in Whittlesey, to help every child achieve their full potential and prepare them for their next educational steps, to teach them kindness and respect for all and to equip them to play a full role within society.   

We are a school that believes in continuous improvement and aiming for our ‘personal best’ in everything that we do. There is a vibrant training programme and we are a friendly, supportive team of teachers who work hard for all our learners and our community.

If you would like an information pack, please visit our website: www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk   For more

information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Christopher Redfearn, Curriculum Manager for Geography at credfearn@sirharrysmith.com

Application deadline is Monday 30th September at 9am. Please send completed application forms, together with a short letter of introduction to: applications@sirharrysmith.com 

(We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post).

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment history references. The schools holds letters of assurance for such staff, for agency and third party supply staff, that the employment business supplying the member of supply staff has carried out the relevant checks and obtained the appropriate certificates, the date this confirmation was received and whether details of any enhanced DBS certificate have been provided in respect of the member of staff.