Geography Teacher - Prospero Teaching : Job Details

Geography Teacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Geography Teacher for an Ofsted "Good" Secondary school in Wakefiled, West Yorkshire.

The position is open to both NQT's and experienced teachers. Depending on the candidates CV the school would look at either moving the start date of the contract forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and challenging Geography lessons for KS3 & KS4 students in line with the National Curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to help students reach their full potential.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the Geography curriculum, ensuring lessons are dynamic, inclusive, and reflective of contemporary global issues.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, establishing a positive and respectful classroom culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Humanities department to share best practices and participate in extra-curricular activities such as field trips and geography-related clubs.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider school community, providing regular updates on student progress.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Wakefield, West Yorkshire
• Position - Geography Teacher
• Type of work - KS3/KS4 Geography Class Teacher
• Contract or position start date - 22nd April 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £162 per day
• Hours - 8:00AM - 4:00PM plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year Geography teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team.