Geography Teacher: Purpose of Role To be a dynamic and enthusiastic Geography teacher who can provide high-quality teaching Effective planning and the delivery of stimulating and engaging learning experiences is in the continuing development and improvement of our Secondary School. As a Secondary teacher, you will: Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community. Serve in the best interests of the school's students.
Teaching and Learning: Encourage high standards and expectations of behaviour from students by consistently implementing the school policies and procedures. Demonstrate analytical thinking to improve the quality of students learning through using effective teaching techniques and the effective utilisation of resources and assessment. Contribute to the secondary department and school improvement planning process and support and promote the educational priorities of the school.
Contribute to the development and /or implementation of school policies. Use the performance management process to advance student learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school ́s aspirations and priorities. Provide accurate and detailed assessment of student progress and communicate this to the students and parents using the school ́s assessment systems.
Use observations and ongoing assessment to monitor student's progress and inform future planning. To keep up-to-date with curriculum changes and undertake development and training opportunities, including staff meetings as appropriate. Effectively using home-school learning opportunities to support progress.
To communicate effectively as a class teacher,
ensuring timely follow-up (24 hours) and effective resolution where appropriate. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. To maintain good order and discipline among students and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
Adhere to integral ISP Principles and follow the criteria set out in the ISP Teacher Role Profile Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher and her Senior Leadership Team, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current UK Teachers' standards document ( Be accountable for leading, managing and developing student well-being and safeguarding in line with school policies and work closely with SLT and Head of school to ensure that good practice is evident at all times. Please note that you may be asked to cover for absences when needed during non- teaching periods Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.