Teacher of Geography

Dates: Apply by Tuesday 7 May 2019 at 12 noon

Salary: MPR - UPR

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Temporary to cover maternity leave

Required by: September 2019

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Geography teacher to join an exceptional department. With 87% of grades at 9-4, 76% of grades at 9-5 and 42% of grades at 9-7 in GCSE Geography in 2018, you will be joining a high-performing, collaborative department.

Geography is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. The appointed teacher will be expected to teach up to at least GCSE level with the possibility of some post-16 teaching for a suitable candidate. We have at least two groups of Geography for A-level in each year group, in 2018 52% of students achieved at A*-B grade.

We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life including fieldwork and wider educational visits.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching; we are currently expanding to take in an additional form of entry from 2019. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral City which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

Closing date: Tuesday 7 May 2019 – 12 noon

Interviews: Monday 13 May 2019

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.