Teacher of Geography (Subject Lead)

Nature and Scope of the Role

•    To develop and continuously improve the quality of Geography offered to the students through promoting the highest standards of education, equality of opportunity and an environment that is conducive to excellence in learning and teaching.
•    To promote the guiding principles of the college - integrity, positivity, respect, compassion and service.

Main Purposes

•    To lead on teaching A-level, AS-level and GCSE Geography as required to groups of students from all abilities.
•    To organise any geography field trips or other activities required as part of the students’ GCSE, AS or A level qualifications 
•    To ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives.
•    To ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the agreed schemes of work and school policies. 
•    To take into account the differing abilities of students and to differentiate work accordingly.
•    To be willing to teach university admission tests associated with your subjects.
•    To assist students with preparation for their university interviews and to create and conduct mock interviews.
•    To be willing to be involved in college competitions, in particular those related to your subjects. 
•    To encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.
•    To create a positive classroom atmosphere.
•    To encourage and nurture intellectual curiosity.
•    To deal with inappropriate behaviour quickly and effectively according to the school behaviour policy. 
•    To check that all subject matter is effectively communicated and understood by all groups of students.
•    To set appropriate tasks and challenges for two-weekly tests (known as SCITs) and other tests such as mock exams and to ensure that they are promptly marked with constructive feedback.
•    To keep careful records of student progress in line with College policy.
•    To ensure that there is a high standard of display work in the classroom, which is changed frequently.
•    To keep work areas tidy and well organised.
•    To attend scheduled college meetings.
•    To work with College colleagues to formulate plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of the individual students.
•    To lead on developing Geography resources for the College where appropriate.
•    To ensure that student test results are recorded on the portal.
•    To meet parents and attend parent evenings face to face or via Teams.
•    To serve as academic strategy tutor to the students allocated to you.  
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties will include but will not be limited to:
•    To teach Geography for up to 28 contact hours per week.
•    To organise any geography field trips or other activities that are required as part of the students’ GCSE, AS or A level qualifications 
•    To share expertise with any other teachers of geography 
•    To cultivate a commitment to progress in the standards of teaching and learning.
•    To meticulously plan lessons 
•    To track student progress through regular testing and benchmarking and to include two mock examination periods in each year.
•    To write twice-yearly reports 
•    To promote the general care of the college by demonstrating awareness of what is needed and making the necessary responses or recommendations. 
•    To assist with UCAS applications.
•    To provide and mark admissions tests.
•    To serve as academic strategy tutor to the students allocated to you.