Lead Teacher Of Geography

This role is responsible for the successful running of the department (KS3 and KS4) with, currently, no line-management responsibility. The post holder will deliver up-to-date and relevant lessons using a range of teaching methods, fully utilising digital technology. All students have iPads and MS Teams is the digital learning platform that the School uses. The post holder is required to play a full and active role in the broader life of the School, pastorally and artistically and events such as weekend activities. This would include attendance at all significant school events, functions and performances, parents' meetings, Inset (up to 6 days) and so on.

Curriculum:

Producing an annual Departmental (Curriculum) Review and Handbook in line with the School's objectives. Selecting appropriate specifications (where relevant) and devising, producing and updating Schemes of Work for these. Promoting and monitoring student progress. Ensuring appropriate preparation for public (external) and/or internal examinations. Providing up-to-date information on the subject for the School's website, and for current and prospective parents. Ensuring that subject provision is in line with current best-practice and developments in the subject.

Management (of self):

Ensuring high teaching and learning standards are maintained. Ensuring the quality of departmental reporting and assessment is in line with School policy. Undertake relevant CPD and peer observation internally and externally. Communicating with parents as needed including the handling of departmental/curriculum concerns.

Administration:

Managing the curriculum/departmental budget. Ensuring appropriate resources to support delivery of the subject. Ensuring that classroom noticeboards have relevant and current displays. Ensuring all examination records and entries are accurate and timely. Maintaining good general administrative 'housekeeping'.