Geography Teacher
Chiltern Hills Academy
Buckinghamshire
- £33,075 - £50,471 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS - UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Jan 2025
- Apply by:
- 24 October 2024
Job overview
About this Role
About Us: Chiltern Hills Academy is a vibrant and inclusive educational setting committed to fostering a love for learning and academic excellence. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Geography Teacher to join our dynamic team.
Role Overview: As a Geography Teacher at Chiltern Hills, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality Geography lessons and supporting the overall development of the Geography department. You will also have the opportunity to teach up to KS3 in another subject.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach effective, creative, and varied Geography lessons tailored to the needs of students.
- Plan, resource, and lead fieldwork across all key stages of Geography.
- Support the Curriculum Lead and Geography staff in raising attainment and achievement in Geography.
- Contribute to the review and development of departmental schemes of work with colleagues.
- Ensure pupils are assessed in line with departmental and school policy.
- Attend and contribute to Geography department meetings and other relevant meetings.
- Follow departmental policies and self-evaluation processes, contributing to their development as needed.
- Promote Geography within the school and assist other staff in doing so.
- Maintain personal development and expertise by staying up-to-date with current subject matter and initiatives, and accessing appropriate training.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, ECT will be considered
- Specialism in Geography with the ability to teach up to KS3 in another subject.
- Proven experience in planning and delivering engaging Geography lessons.
- Strong commitment to raising attainment and achievement.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lead and organize fieldwork activities.
Why Join Us?
Free Parking on Site
Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.
Bespoke CPD Opportunities
We understand that professional growth is paramount. That’s why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.
Subscription to The National College
This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.
Leadership Development Opportunities
We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.
Career Progression
We believe in recognising and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.
Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Chiltern Hills Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory reference checks and full safer recruitment check.
Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applicants prior to the closing date.
About Chiltern Hills Academy
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the Sixth Form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Acting Principal
Timothy Dobbs
Values and vision
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement. We foster an environment within which all young people develop the moral and spiritual values which help them to become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens.
Ofsted report
"The headteacher, leadership team and the governing body are clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Their plans and actions have improved current pupils' knowledge and understanding".
"The school's values of 'respect, compassion, self-discipline, love, honesty, hope and forgiveness' are inherent in both pupils and staff. As a result, pupils understand the need for tolerance, democracy and justice in modern British society".
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