Todmorden High School is excited to offer the opportunity for a Teacher of Geography to join our wonderful school, working collaboratively with our talented humanities team and building on the success the department has already achieved. We are open to both full time and part time hours.

About this Role

Todmorden High School is a wonderful academy community and a great place to work, where every member of staff plays a vital role in making a positive impact on the life chances of others. You would be joining the school at an exciting time as we have recently academised and joined SHARE MAT, and we are also part of the new schools’ building programme. We value our staff highly, and this is reflected both within school and across the trust. Staff voice is strong, colleagues enjoy working here. We offer a strong CPD programme, with opportunities for career progression and development, further enhanced through our partnership with SHARE MAT, the Teaching School Hub for Calderdale and Kirklees.

As a school, we operate an innovative, evidence‑led approach to learning, with modelling and direct instruction at the heart of our teaching. This role involves ensuring the effective learning of all students across a broad range of ages and attainment levels through the planning and delivery of high‑quality, well‑structured lessons. The post holder will promote and be accountable for high standards of achievement, supporting every student to make strong progress and reach their full potential. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an early career teacher, this is a rewarding opportunity to inspire students, develop your practice, and play a key role in their academic and personal success.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role.

Safeguarding Requirement:

This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the Head.

The ideal candidate will:

·         hold Qualified Teacher Status and a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

·         have excellent geographical knowledge in their specialist field, with a strong understanding of the AQA Geography specification; applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed, with   support and training provided

·         be an excellent classroom practitioner, or an aspiring practitioner with the commitment and potential to develop outstanding practice

·         champion our values of Ambition, Respect, Care and Honesty

·         demonstrate a growth mindset, with a commitment to ongoing subject knowledge development, reflective practice and iterative improvement

Specific duties

·         To teach excellent, engaging lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels.

·         To adhere to National Curriculum standards.

·         To ensure that lessons offer a wide range of learning opportunities to meet individual student needs.

·         To evaluate lessons in relation to student learning and plan future lessons accordingly.

·         To ensure that students make good progress as reflected in value added data and in examination results.

·         To assess, record and report on student performance.

·         To report to parents as required.

·         Use data to assess students’ academic progress against departmental standards.

·         Support student progress where forecast grades are significantly below expectations by making e-mail or telephone contact with parents.

·         Intervene directly with students where forecast grades are significantly below expectations.

·         To effectively manage classroom behaviour in line with school systems and policy.

·         To take responsibility for personal professional development through:

o   keeping abreast of relevant national, local, and school based initiatives that will positively impact on learning.

o   classroom observation.

o   shared lesson planning.

o   promoting classroom learning and an enthusiasm for learning.

o   taking part in regular professional development discussion.

o   attending INSET as required.

·         To uphold the standards and working practice of the school as detailed in the colleague handbook.

·         To adhere to school policies and procedures.

Role of the Form Tutor

Main duties

·         To manage daily routines within school relating to uniform, equipment, timekeeping, and readiness to learn.

·         To oversee the behaviour of each member of the tutor group.

·         To monitor and promote the good lesson attendance of each member of the tutor group.

·         To monitor the social, emotional, and physical well-being (including social integration) of each member of the tutor group.

·         To listen to and develop student voice within the tutor group.

·         To be a good role model to students.

·         Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Person Specification

Essential

•      Be educated to degree level with (or working towards) QTS

•      Degree or equivalent

•      Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to undertake further development as appropriate.

•      Evidence of/potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner, capable of inspiring students and forming good relationships with colleagues

•      Ability to inspire and motivate students

•      Able to analyse data with a view to developing strategies to improve performance

•      Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies

•      Detailed knowledge of current developments in subject area for all levels including sixth form

•      Successful experience or the ability to teach subject at GCSE

•      Excellent communication skills

•      Excellent behaviour management skills

•      Commitment to the safeguarding of young people

•      Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours, e.g. evening meetings

Desirable

·         Knowledge of innovating teaching and learning strategies

·         Highly competent in ICT and the use of computers

·         A willingness to be fully involved in the wider life of Todmorden High School, including extra-curricular activities.

In order to be considered for interview, you must fully complete the online application form  through MyNewTerm website (https://mynewterm.com/) and demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each criterion. Any applications that do not demonstrate how your abilities, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role or any applications that have incomplete sections, unanswered questions or ‘please see CV’ will not be taken through to the shortlisting stage.

Please contact the team at Todmorden High School at Todmorden.office@sharemat.co.uk if you have any questions with regard to this vacancy or if you need any support in making an application.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics.