A Level Geography Teacher

Established in 2018, the 7th form is a new concept which extends the traditional school 6th form model so that A level students may prepare more fully for their lifelong careers. Spanning the entire Walker Building at Telford College, the 7th Form offers students a wide ranging A level provision taught by specialist teachers from a variety of academic backgrounds. Students have access to the virtual reality suite where they can immerse themselves in real-life scenarios as well as an innovative career mentoring program though which students can gain advice and support to achieve their career ambitions. 

A Level Geography is a well-established subject within the 7th Form. Students often combine Geography with subjects such as History, Law and English. The college has a good track record of students progressing to good universities to study Geography. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wants to offer inspiring stimulating lessons to our young people.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Deliver outstanding A Level Geography provision to a wide range of full-time learners, through an exceptional student experience leading to positive achievement outcomes.
• Undertake a range of administrative and development duties that contributes to improving standards and achievements and the learner experience.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Deliver and teach on all A Level Geography qualification.
• Regularly review and monitor the attendance and progress of learners and follow up as required to ensure learners achieve their targets.
• Carry out, collate and feedback initial and/or diagnostic assessments to identify students’ ILP and support as required, providing differentiated learning strategies to enable students to achieve their primary learning goal.
• Provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme.
• Evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and helpful learner feedback.
• Maintain quality systems related to the teaching of Geography including designing work schemes, lesson plans, assessment plans and assessment activities.
• Update and maintain electronic documentation to support teaching and learning, assessment and tracking of learner progress.
• Attend curriculum meetings and contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e.g. maintenance of course files, timely updating of ILPs on ProMonitor).
• Develop quality resources (including e-resources) which support the development of Business.
• Prepare and enter learners for exams in a timely basis.
• Actively support the embedding of Maths and English into vocational area and participate in curriculum development regarding the teaching and learning of Geography.
• Keep up to date with current developments and adapt to changes in Geography.
• Share in responsibility for ensuring good standards of students' behaviour and take appropriate disciplinary action when liaising with course tutors.
• Take an active part in the recruitment of learners providing appropriate advice and guidance.
• Liaise whenever appropriate with feeder schools and support agencies.
• Contribute to the advice and guidance and assessment of prospective learners, e.g. student interviews and open days.

Safeguarding Statement:

Telford College of Arts and Technology is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2019
Interview Date: 30th April 2019

Please apply via the link.