Geography Teacher

Location: Nottingham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Monarch Education is seeking a qualified Geography Teacher to join a dynamic and supportive secondary school on a temp-to-perm basis. This exciting opportunity is open to Geography specialists with experience teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The successful candidate will play a key role in inspiring students to develop a passion for Geography, contributing to their academic success and personal development.

This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about the subject and committed to providing high-quality lessons in a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Geography Teacher:

Teaching and Learning:

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging Geography lessons for students in KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Adapt lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring all learners can access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
• Use a range of teaching methods to inspire student interest and develop their critical thinking skills.
• Incorporate fieldwork, map skills, and geographical investigations to enhance learning.
• Encourage students to appreciate the relevance of Geography to their everyday lives and the world around them.

Classroom Management:

• Establish and maintain clear expectations for student behavior, promoting a respectful and focused classroom environment.
• Implement effective classroom management techniques to ensure a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
• Maintain a safe environment for students, particularly during practical activities and fieldwork.

Assessment and Feedback:

• Regularly assess student progress through assignments, tests, and classwork.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students improve academically and personally.
• Use assessment data to track student progress, identify areas for development, and support individual learning needs.

Curriculum Development:

• Work collaboratively with the Geography department to review and enhance the curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, relevant, and challenging.
• Support students in preparing for their GCSE and A-Level exams, helping them achieve their best results.

Student Welfare and Support:

• Provide guidance and pastoral care to support students’ academic and emotional development.
• Foster positive relationships with students, offering encouragement and helping them overcome challenges.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs to support students’ broader development.

Collaboration and Professional Development:

• Contribute to regular departmental meetings, sharing best practices and ideas to improve teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
• Take part in continuous professional development, attending training and workshops to stay up-to-date with developments in Geography teaching.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
• A degree in Geography or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience of teaching Geography at KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Strong knowledge of the Geography curriculum and the ability to engage students in the subject.
• Experience of using a variety of assessment methods to inform planning and improve student outcomes.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for Geography and a desire to inspire students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to teaching and problem-solving.

Personal Specification:

• A deep passion for Geography and teaching, with a commitment to student success.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Enthusiastic, professional, and committed to continuous professional growth.
• A strong focus on high educational standards and student well-being.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Geography Teacher looking to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school. If you are an enthusiastic educator with a passion for Geography, we would love to hear from you

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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