Teacher of Geography - Petersfield, Hampshire, United Kingdom - Bedales School

Description

An inspiring, well-qualified and enthusiastic part-time Teacher of Geography is sought to build on our existing success and record of achievement at KS4, A Level and Oxbridge.

Bedales offers a unique KS4 course (BAC) with a bespoke curriculum and a range of assessment methods not available nationally at KS4.

This role offers an opportunity for the right person to help develop this unique course -BAC Case Studies | Bedales Schooland join this innovative and academically successful Humanities faculty.

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside.

Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged.

Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect.

Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships - co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Experience & BackgroundAn inspirational and encouraging teacher, you will have a good degree in Geography or a related area, with a proven track record of excellence in teaching.

We encourage applications from ECTs and recently qualified teachers.

You should also be keen to play an inclusive role in the life of our busy boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school.

A team player with good communication skills, you will have an enthusiastic approach in all of your dealings with pupils, colleagues and parents.

TimetableYou will be timetabled to teach 22 lessons a week. The full teaching commitment is 32 lessons per week.

Learning takes place throughout the day and encompasses tutoring, co-curricular activities, and support and extension sessions as well as subject lessons.

Most core curriculum commitments for students are scheduled from 09:00 hrs to 17:30 hrs on Monday to Friday, and until 13.00 hrs on Saturday.

Students also have access to optional activities before and after the main school day. Typically, students do not have core curriculum lessons scheduled on Wednesday afternoons.

Bedales is a busy boarding school so work during the evenings, weekends and holidays may be required depending on the nature of the post.

For part-time teachers lessons may not take place on the same day and may be spread across the week.
This post is Regulated Activity.

BenefitsPersonal APTIS pension with additional remuneration benefitsFunded Healthcare Cash PlanSalary Extras Benefits PlatformEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree meals provided during term timeFree on-site parkingFee Remission for eligible staffAccommodation (subject to availability)On-site nursery (subject to availability)Gymnasium & swimming pool.

Closing Date:

9:00am, Thursday 2 May 2024Informal application reviews will take place via MS TEAMS on a rolling basis for successful candidatesInterview date: Friday 17 May 2024How to ApplyFor further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools websitePre-Appointment ChecksAll candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

As per KCSiE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidatesSafeguarding StatementThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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