Teacher of Geography
King's College School
Wimbledon
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 11 November 2024
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the learning of Geography as an academic discipline within our warm and dynamic community, and to join a vibrant and inspirational Geography department.
The successful candidate will teach gifted and dedicated pupils across a range of year groups from year 7 up to the sixth form where we offer both A level and IB higher level and standard level courses.
Reflecting the school’s strong commitment to teacher training and development, we are eager to welcome applications from recent graduates in Geography and individuals considering a change in career, as well as experienced teachers. The school runs its own bespoke teacher training programme culminating in QTS.
Person Specification
The post would suit someone who has:
- Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine interest in Geography as an academic discipline
- An eagerness to inspire and support all pupils to flourish and reach their academic potential
- A desire to enrich the intellectual experience of pupils beyond the exam specifications in lessons and by supporting pupil involvement in challenges, competitions, and societies relating to Geography
- Strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care for all pupils
- A desire to contribute to the school’s thriving co-curricular programme
- Excellent communication skills
- An ability to work well with others
- A personal commitment to ongoing professional development
The following would be advantageous:
- Prior experience of teaching Geography in a secondary school environment
King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
To apply for this role, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 11th November 2024.
Interview date: w/c 18th November 2024.
Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.
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About King's College School
King’s College School, Wimbledon is one of the most successful schools in the world, and our vibrant and caring community is a special place to learn and grow for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18. With over 1,500 pupils and 400 staff, we are located in one of the most attractive and peaceful parts of London, opposite 1,140 acres of countryside of Wimbledon and Putney Commons and just a short walk from the picturesque Wimbledon Village.
Head
Dr Anne Cotton
Values and vision
Our school was founded in 1829 by Royal Charter as the junior department of the university, King’s College London, and as such, intellectual aspiration and a progressive spirit are our heritage.
Today, we offer an education of the whole person, in Mind, Spirit and Heart, the enduring ethos of our foundation. Our guiding mission is to look outwards, to the world beyond school, and to life at 25: we look to the lives we are preparing our young people to lead, so that when the time comes, they are ready to forge the pathway they choose, and to make a purposeful impact.
We aim for each of our pupils to enjoy an exhilarating adventure of learning and to pursue academic excellence within a fun, caring, welcoming environment. Academic outcomes at A level, IB and GCSE consistently place King’s amongst the very top schools nationally and globally. Supporting our pupils to grow strong in spirit, in the shared values and qualities of character that will ground them, is equally important.
ISI report
"The academic standards achieved by pupils are outstanding... Pupils achieve outstanding academic, musical, sporting, linguistic and dramatic distinctions, actively encouraged by a strong culture of participation and the uncommonly wide choice of extra-curricular activities and range of opportunities on offer..."
"[Pupils] are confident to be themselves and find staff supportive and approachable in the school’s safe and friendly environment...The way in which pupils engage in contributing to the lives of others in the school, the local community and wider society is outstanding... Pupils demonstrate a great deal of respect for diversity within society... and the way in which they work with others is excellent."
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