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Full-Time Teacher of Geography Required - Outstanding Havering School (September 2025 Start - Key Stage 5 Essential)
Our Outstanding school in the welcoming borough of Havering, London, seeks a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Teacher of Geography to join our thriving Humanities department and make a real difference to the geographical understanding and environmental awareness of our students across Key Stage 3 and, crucially, Key Stage 4 and 5, commencing in September 2025.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging and effective Geography lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of our students across all key stages, reflecting the local and global context relevant to Havering.
- Fostering students' understanding of key physical and human geographical concepts, processes, and interactions, with a strong emphasis on the demands of the A-Level specification.
- Encouraging critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation of geographical information, data, and environmental challenges.
- Assessing and tracking student progress in Geography across all key stages, providing constructive feedback, and implementing effective intervention strategies, particularly for A-Level students.
- Contributing to the development, implementation, and review of the Geography curriculum across all key stages, ensuring alignment with examination specifications and opportunities for fieldwork.
- Utilizing and contributing to the development of high-quality Geography resources, including digital tools, GIS software, and contemporary case studies relevant to the student population of Havering.
- Contributing to extracurricular activities that promote geographical awareness and environmental action within the school community (e.g., environmental clubs, fieldwork trips).
- Collaborating effectively with colleagues within the Humanities department and across the wider school to foster a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice and keep abreast of current developments in geographical education and research, with a focus on A-Level pedagogy and assessment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A degree in Geography or a closely related field.
- Successful experience teaching Geography across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and, crucially, A-Level.
- A strong and up-to-date understanding of the A-Level Geography curriculum and relevant examination specifications.
- Excellent pedagogical skills and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, particularly the academic rigor required at Key Stage 5.
- A passion for Geography and the ability to inspire students and foster their curiosity about the world and its people.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students and the promotion of geographical literacy and environmental responsibility within the Havering community.
Join our outstanding Humanities team in Havering from September 2025 and play a vital role in shaping the geographical understanding of our students across all key stages, with a key focus on A-Level success!
