Teacher Of Geography

The successful candidate will become an integral part not only of the Geography team and Humanities Faculty, but of the whole school. The post will appeal to recently qualified or experienced teachers wishing to join a dynamic and supportive team committed to the pursuit of excellence in the teaching of Geography. The Humanities faculty has expanded substantially in recent years and Geography is a popular subject at both GCSE and A level.

If you are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, use innovative methods in the classroom and are able to disseminate your passion and ideas to others then this role is for you.

Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:

• March 2020: Ofsted Good for all aspects including the Sixth Form
• All staff receive an iPad
• A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community
• State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside
• Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University of London
• Fully subscribed through the school
• An environment that promotes innovation
• Class size averaging 25
• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by the Education Support Network, offering individual support, information and advice
• Centralised detention model
• Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Proactive staff led Wellbeing Team
• Our own 6th Form area dedicated to A Level teaching
• Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels
• An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Staff access to our gym
• Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking
• Short bus journey from Harold Wood (Cross Rail) train station
• It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement.

We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact slucey@drapersacademy.com

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate.

Closing date: 9.00am on 15th April 2024.

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Employees may be asked to work in any Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust location.

Principal: Gillian Dineen

Drapers’ Academy is a co-educational secondary school with sixth form, located in Romford, Essex, for students aged 11-19. Drapers’ Academy has a house system, which is an integral part of school life. Pupils and staff are assigned to a house when they join the academy, with younger siblings assigned to the same house as their brother or sister.

The school converted to academy status in September 2010 and specialises in maths and science.

Values and vision

Drapers’ Academy aims to deliver a personalised approach to learning, in order to promote enjoyment among pupils. The school encourages an ethos of personal responsibility and self-discipline. Teachers expect excellent behaviour, high levels of attendance and punctuality, and a natural and positive respect for others.

Drapers’ Academy intends to be recognised as a centre of excellence where learning is fun and high standards are achieved.

Ofsted report

“The governors are well on the way to fulfilling their vision of creating an academy which makes a significant difference to the community it serves and to the opportunities for its students. The academy’s improvement is due to outstanding leadership and management. The Principal and senior team have developed highly effective methods for monitoring and raising the quality of teaching. Middle leaders have played an increasingly effective role in raising standards in most subjects … Students are taught well. Teachers are skilful in getting them to take part and contribute in lessons, which helps to develop their confidence.”

View Drapers' Academy's latest Ofsted report