Teacher of Geography

:: Directorate

Childrens Services  (Summerhill School)  based in Geography department

:: Additional Information

www.summerhill.dudley.gov.uk

:: Reports to

Mr D Hunt - Head of Geography department

:: Purpose of the Job

To work collaboratively to create, maintain, develop and evaluate the conditions which enable students and teachers to achieve effective learning

:: Specific Accountabilities

GENERIC ELEMENTS:

1 Managing Learning
1.1 to plan and teach as part of a team, preparing, monitoring and evaluating lessons, courses,
schemes of work, assessment tools and resources
1.2 to teach, according to their educational and emotional needs, the students assigned to
him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the student in school
and elsewhere
1.3 to assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students of all
abilities and contribute to individual and team target setting
1.4 to differentiate work to enable all students to access the material and make good progress
1.5 to continue to develop as a teacher and to share best practice with colleagues
1.6 to further develop opportunities for students to take responsibility for their learning and to be
active partners in their own development
1.7 to provide guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their
further education and future careers
1.8 to liaise with the SENCO and her team in drawing up and implementing IEPs and jointly
planning for additional support in the classroom
1.9 to keep appropriate records and monitor students attendance to lessons

2 Managing People
2.1 to be well prepared for Performance Management and to use PM and other review
outcomes to continue professional development and to improve the achievement of students
2.2 to share best practice with colleagues and contribute to team and school
development
2.3 to implement the Code of Conduct and ensure that at all times the Health &
Safety of students is safeguarded and that the atmosphere of your teaching area,
and when engaged in off site school activities, is conducive for all students to
achieve effective learning
2.4 to communicate and consult with the parents of students and relevant external
agencies as appropriate, and in consultation with Team Leader and Head of Year

3 Managing Policy
3.1 to contribute to the department action plan
3.2 to implement, evaluate and contribute to the development of all school and
departmental policies
3.3 to actively participate in departmental meetings and other team and whole school
development activities

4 Managing Resources
4.1 to ensure that the working environment, including display, enriches students
learning
4.2 to assist in the evaluation, development and ordering of appropriate resources
4.3 to ensure that students take care of and return books and equipment
4.4 to continue to develop ICT as a learning and management tool within school and
department frameworks

5 Any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Headteacher

:: Experience

Ability to teach Geography across the age and ability range

:: Qualifications or Training

Graduate
Qualified Teacher Status

:: Practical Skills

Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of recent developments in teaching and learning

:: Personal Qualities & Attributes

A knowledge of equality and diversity issues. A commitment to challenging students to reach the highest possible standards