Teacher of Geography - Full-time

Chatham Grammar, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-5429-68T
• Posted:27/09/2023
• Pay: £30,000 - £43,692 (depending on experience)
• Start Date:January 2024
• App Close Date:13/10/2023 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Teacher of Geography with energy, intellectual capacity and determination to join our successful department, and make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. 

The successful applicant will be an outstanding professional who takes pride in their work and is determined to develop the teaching of Geography so that students of all abilities enjoy their learning and are motivated to succeed.   A significant area of success in Geography at Chatham Grammar is our Green Team.  All the department staff engage with students in this regard and our award-winning team are always looking for new opportunities to grow this endeavor.  The Green Team provides opportunities for students to become involved with the local community and the environment, engage with local groups and guest speakers, they work to enhance the academy space and help the wider academy community become more sustainable by modelling ways of caretaking our planet.    

The geography department has a reputation for excellence, reflecting the strong quality of teaching and learning.  This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to be part of a successful, friendly and dedicated team committed to ensuring every student achieves their true potential. 

Information about the school

Chatham Grammar offers its students a wide variety of educational opportunities with a commitment to ensuring that its students achieve good educational outcomes, develop healthy minds and aspire to be happy, confident young women ready to embark on a variety of aspirational careers. It benefits from being part of the University of Kent Academies Trust and has a current Ofsted rating of Good. Chatham Grammar is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information: http://www.chathamgrammar.org.uk/.

The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust-wide supportive learning environment characterised by open management and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down-to-earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat.

How to Apply

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. CVs will not be accepted.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust, and therefore, we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search once as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment will use Google.com to conduct each search, and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katie Herbert-Smith, Recruitment Co-Ordinator
• Address:Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH
• Telephone: 01634 851262
• Email: recruitment@ukat.org