Teacher of Geography

The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Geography to join our successful and ambitious team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to inspire young people, deliver high-quality teaching and learning, and help students achieve their full potential. The role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers who are committed to raising standards and fostering a love of Geography.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be on track to achieve QTS.
• A successful record of teaching Geography, with strong outcomes at Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4, or the potential to demonstrate excellence as an ECT.
• A secure understanding of current educational developments and best practice, including strategies to support disadvantaged pupils and the effective use of Pupil Premium funding.
• High expectations of student achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• A successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS.
• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium.
• The ability to put vision into practice.