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Teacher of Geography

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
20/09/2024
Advert End Date:
04/10/2024 09:00
Salary:
MPS - UPS
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Vacancy ID:
270337
Employment Location:
TS14 6RD
Closing date:
4 Oct
Further Information
Teacher of Geography
Salary: MPS to UPS
Full Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent
Start date: January 2025

We are looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of Geography, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational teacher to join our rapidly improving school a Laurence Jackson School is a 11-16 oversubscribed comprehensive school of 1220 students. Our intake is wide ranging by nature and we are proud of our very inclusive philosophy of high standards and expectations.

The humanities faculty is made up of geography, history and religious studies at Laurence Jackson School. These lessons are primarily taught on one corridor on the ground floor of the school, where we have 8 dedicated humanities classrooms and a faculty workroom.

All classrooms have interactive touch screen television style displays to allow for a professional use of audio and within lessons, and all rooms have visualisers for teachers to actively model learning or provide whole class feedback live within a lesson. The faculty workroom has four PCs and a printer for staff to use in non-contact periods should a classroom not be available. There is also a small seating area for staff to take a breather for a moment or socialise with other members of the team during break or lunch.

We have a comprehensive bank of centralised lesson resources for the topics which we deliver in all three subjects. These are constantly being updated and improved based on the needs of our learners, and in response to CPD. The faculty is well resourced with textbooks to support learning at KS3 and KS4, as well as stationery and equipment to support lesson delivery. We subscribe to Educake as a home learning platform for students studying geography and history, as we strive for our students to know more and remember more over time.

The faculty team currently comprises of ten members of staff. The leadership structure consists of a Subject Leader of Humanities and Assistant Subject Leader of Humanities. Staff in our team are passionate about their subjects, collaborative in their approach as a team, supportive of each other, and are warm and welcoming people.


Our Curriculum

Students study both geography and history for three hours every fortnight at key stage 3 and study RE once a week. At key stage 4 students opting for the GCSE qualification study each subject five times over the fortnight. We follow the AQA GCSE specifications for geography and RE, and Edexcel for history.

Geography is a very popular subject at Laurence Jackson, and regularly receives positive student voice about the learning experience in geography lessons, the passion and enthusiasm of staff, the positive relationships students have with their teacher, and the learning and progress students are making. The numbers of students choosing Geography as a GCSE option is extremely high, with approximately 150 students studying geography in both Year 10 and 11 for 2024-25. The department also organises a popular and oversubscribed annual trip to Iceland for students in Year 11.

You can find out more information about our subject specific curriculums and intent by viewing the curriculum area on our website at: https://laurencejackson.org/curriculum

Opportunities for extra-curricular activities and trips organised and led by our staff is an area we are seeking to develop and enhance further for our students.


We have:

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere.
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve.
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents.
• Opportunities for career development.


The successful candidate must have/be:

• A passion for the subject and a thorough knowledge of the Geography curriculum

• The ability to inspire pupils to strive for excellence

• A commitment, drive and enthusiasm to work as part of our dedicated and successful team

• Measurable impact as an individual teacher

• An innovative approach to teaching and learning and model excellence in T&L

• An ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential

• Applications welcome from ECTs and experienced staff


Applications should clearly outline why candidates want to work at Laurence Jackson School and what other attributes they have to offer to the wider school ethos should be included.

Application forms and further details are available on the school’s website - www.laurencejackson.org or visit Work for us www.valt.org.uk

Please email your completed application form to vacancies@laurencejackson.org addressed to Mrs C Juckes, Headteacher.

Closing date: 4th October 2024 at 9am

Interviews will be held: w/c 7th October 2024


About Vision1590 Trust

Vision1590 Trust was established on the 1st September 2024 following the merge between VALT (Vision Academy Learning Trust) and The 1590 Trust.

Vision1590 currently consists of 15 schools which include 4 secondary schools and 11 primary schools and a teaching school. Our mission is to provide high quality education in our schools that is supportive, respectful, in an inclusive environment that builds a foundation for life-long learning. All schools have strong links and together we feel we can do more for our local communities, students, pupils, parents and staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre- employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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