Risedale School
Location
North Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join a successful Humanities Faculty, delivering Geography to the young people of Catterick.
If you are an exceptional and inspirational practitioner who is passionate about the teaching of Geography and would be able to support and add expertise to our team of teachers, then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone with drive and ambition who can enthuse, engage and challenge our pupils and contribute to improving our success. The successful candidate will be a highly dynamic individual who consistently delivers innovative teaching and where possible has a proven track record of securing positive outcomes for pupils.
At Risedale School, the Geography Department, as part of the Humanities Faculty, is committed to excellence in teaching. We pride ourselves on putting the pupils at the centre of all we do, from creating an engaging, positive, welcoming environment to exploring cutting-edge pedagogy. We inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people so that when they leave Risedale they value the difference in the world around them.
At KS4 pupils studying the subject at GCSE follow the AQA specification. The topics include Challenge of Natural Hazards, Living World, UK Physical Landscapes (Rivers and Coasts), Urban Issues and Challenges, Changing Economic World and Resource Management (Food). At KS3 pupils study a number of themes including during Year 7 Places, Volcanoes and Earthquakes, Urban, Environmental Issues, Resources, Rivers, Year 8 UK, Hazards, Urbanisation, Ecosystems, Development and Coasts.
Risedale is a good school with an ethos which focuses on building effective relationships with pupils to foster a sense of family; the Geography department plays a strong role in promoting this within the school.
We are looking to appoint a forward-thinking, innovative and creative specialist. Someone open to new ideas and committed to the philosophy of the school and ready to continue making Geography a popular and successful subject at both KS3 and KS4.
The profession requires resilience, hard work, adaptability and a sense of humour. The school offers all employees bespoke training and support; a highly cohesive and supportive staff team; outstanding CPD including up-to-date individualised action research; the opportunity to develop skills and interest through extra-curricular clubs and a chance to join Risedale at a very important point in the school’s development.
For further details relating to the job and an application form please visit our website
Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] or alternatively can be posted to Colin Scott, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals or CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 07th April 2024.
Interview date: Week commencing 22nd April 2024.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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£30k - £46.53k per annum
