Teacher of Geography

Location

Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

Teacher of Geography

Part time (0.8), permanent position, commencing September 2024 (We will consider full time for a successful ECT)

Salary – United Learning Pay Scale (competitive)

William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS) is a well-established 3-18 Academy and is one of the most oversubscribed schools in Greater Manchester with a long and distinguished history. It has a very inclusive and diverse community with over 40 languages spoken and our school is truly representative of Manchester’s rich multi-cultural heritage. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly those committed to diversity and inclusion.

We provide:

An all-through 3 - 18 school experience.

A learning environment based on very high academic standards.

A school where all pupils are encouraged to reach their true potential and parents are welcome.

The best of the independent school tradition such as the House system and a tremendous range ofextra-curricular activities.

An exciting place to learn with excellent facilities, new technology and a wide range of teaching and learning experiences.

A vibrant and tolerant multi-cultural community.

A deeper learning of the wider world through our enterprise activities.

Outstanding careers advice and an opportunity to meet former students who have gone on to be successful in a variety of occupations.

We have an opportunity for a Geography teacher to join the Geography Department, which is part of the Humanities faculty (Geography, History and Religious Studies). In the faculty there are fourteen teachers (four Geography specialists) teaching both their specialism and some cross curricular. Geography is a hugely

popular subject especially at GCSE. Students make good progress in Geography at both GCSE and A Level and are very ambitious across the ability range.

Reporting to the Subject Lead for Geography you will be responsible for teaching Geography across all key stages. There may also be an opportunity of teaching outside your subject specialism. You will be a reflective practitioner who engages with school and faculty CPD to continually improve teaching and learning. You will also be an excellent team player with the highest standards of professionalism and expectations of students. You will have up to date subject knowledge and a track record of success in maximizing student progress across all key stages.

As well as being an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about the teaching of Geography, you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school. Within the Humanities faculty, a large range of activities take place such as fieldwork, university trips and participation in events at other

local schools.

The Faculty also has an excellent reputation for its success with the development and mentoring of trainee teachers. WHGS has had a number of United Learning Trainees and MMU trainees and we have had considerable success with trainees over the last few years.

Closing date: Sunday 17 March 2024 at 11.59 pm

Interviews: Friday 22 March 2024

The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children and all staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and full child protection/safeguarding training. United Learning is an equal opportunities employer

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