Teacher - Humanities - Geography (Secondary School) Aldar Academies

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across the humanities curriculum, delivering high quality teaching across Key Stage 3 humanities subjects, including geography, history and related disciplines where required.
• Teach Geography as a specialist subject at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, preparing students for GCSE and A Level Geography qualifications.
• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that develop students geographical knowledge, enquiry skills, critical thinking and understanding of global issues.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work aligned with the UK National Curriculum at KS3 and with examination board requirements for GCSE and A Level Geography.
• Prepare students effectively for external qualifications including (I)GCSE and A Level Geography.
• Develop students understanding of physical and human geography, environmental sustainability, global development and spatial thinking.
• Promote geographical enquiry through investigation, research, data interpretation and where appropriate fieldwork activities.
• Provide high quality guidance and feedback during coursework and assessments to ensure students meet examination requirements.
• Plan lessons and sequences of learning that meet the needs of all learners, ensuring appropriate challenge and support across the full ability range.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor student progress, inform planning and support students in achieving their potential.
• Develop students independence, resilience and analytical thinking through enquiry-based learning.
• Create stimulating classroom environments and displays that support learning in humanities and geography.
• Use a range of teaching strategies, including digital technology and blended learning approaches, to enhance student engagement and progress.
• Support the needs of all learners including POD (SEN), EAL and G&T students through effective differentiation and inclusive teaching practices.
• Contribute to the development of the humanities curriculum and the continued growth of Geography at KS4 and KS5.

Assessment, Progress and Achievement:

• Monitor and track student progress using assessment data to inform teaching and identify students who require additional challenge or support.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback that supports students in improving their geographical knowledge, analytical skills and examination performance.
• Prepare students effectively for internal and external assessments through structured revision and exam preparation.
• Contribute to departmental moderation and standardisation processes to ensure accurate and consistent assessment.
• Support students in developing the enquiry, evaluation and extended writing skills required for GCSE and A Level Geography.

Behaviour Management and Student Wellbeing:

• Follow the school s behaviour policy and maintain high expectations for student conduct and engagement.
• Manage classes effectively using positive behaviour strategies that support a focused and productive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, encouraging respect, responsibility and independence.
• Act as a positive role model and uphold the values and ethos of the school.
• Support the pastoral development of students and contribute to the wider wellbeing and safeguarding of all learners.

Professional Responsibilities and Wider Contribution:

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, clubs, competitions that extend students learning beyond the classroom.
• Support whole-school initiatives and cross-curricular opportunities that promote creativity, sustainability, innovation and enterprise.
• Participate in departmental planning, professional development and collaborative working with colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and parent communication processes.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities as directed in line with the school s policies and expectations.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, child protection and professional conduct at all times.