Teacher of Geography - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-489T
• Posted:10/01/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:January 2023/ April 2023
• App Close Date:28/02/2023 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are looking to appoint a full-time outstanding Teacher of Geography who can inspire and excite students in their learning of Geography.  You will be joining a well-resourced department that is driven in our focus on raising achievement. Geography is a popular option at GCSE and the post offers outstanding opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for a highly motivated and ambitious teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for an NQT or experienced teacher.  The person appointed would be supported by the Head of Geography and the team of Geography specialist teachers.  We also work closely with the other Humanity subjects to support progress and learning across all key stages.

As well as our state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative teaching aids, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities.  Cornwallis Academy value positive working relationships and seek individuals who will support this ethos. We are very excited about the future of Geography in our Academy and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach Geography up to KS4 and the potential for development of KS5 teaching
• Knowledge of the Geography national curriculum and relevant pedagogy for the key stage 3 curriculum
• Possess recent and relevant teaching experience

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, a primary school and a nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email the Head of Geography, Simon Cracknell, at scracknell@cornwallisacademy.com and arrange a visit. 

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs. Interviews may be prior to advert closing. 

Future Schools Trust 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. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teacher Job Description and Person Specification