Teacher Of Geography

Teacher of Geography:  
You will be teaching Geography at a school that prides itself on preparing children for their lifelong journey ahead. The area this school serves has its own challenges, with many children from disadvantaged families and a high level of deprivation. Your students are coming to school for a safe space and have an abundance of pastoral care available to them and their families. Here, they are empowered and motivated, they feel like their voices are heard. They are even involved in the interview process of new staff, so be prepared for their questions!  
Academy leaders have made vast improvements to the curriculum in the past few years, and you will be clear on what you need to teach. In your lessons students embark on a journey covering content and developing skills through engaging and practical activities. They will experience a fluid movement throughout KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5 where applicable.
This is an exciting permanent opportunity in a school committed to recruiting the best quality teachers to drive their vision forward. You will be really making a difference to children that need it most, some having been through adverse trauma. Many teachers say that’s what they want to do when they go into teaching, yet not many take on roles to make that a reality. Here is your chance. 
This secondary school is based in Birmingham and is recruiting a permanent Geography Teacher (QTS). You will be teaching Geography to KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5 where applicable, to pupils and inspiring pupils to exceed their target grades. The successful candidate will need to be able to start in September but the schoolare open to taking on candidates earlier for the right fit. 
Salary: Main page scale depending on experience 
Plus an additional £3000 Recruitment and Retention payment over 3 years for the right candidate
 
To be successful in your application, you should; 
 
• Hold a relevant Teaching qualification 
• Have knowledge of teaching Geography
• Be able and willing to travel to the Birmingham area 
• Have high expectations of yourself in your career and the pupils you teach 
 
Due to Covid-19 a flexible interview process is in place for this role. A video meeting with a Smile Education representative will be arranged for applicants as a first stage interview. 
 
If you would like to be considered for this permanent role, then please forward your most recent CV with your supporting statement to (url removed). Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential discussion surrounding other West Midlands based Permanent school positions, please contact Megan at Smile Education.
 
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. 
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.