Geography teacher

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful Humanities Faculty. We are particularly proud of the progress our pupils make and are looking for an exceptional practitioner to join our school. A successful candidate will be a team player and passionate about the teaching of geography., We are seeking individuals who can build positive, trusting relationships with children and who bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to their work.

The Westgate School is a warm, vibrant and forward-thinking community where colleagues and pupils learn together. As an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' school, we are proud of our culture of academic excellence.

• To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in geography
• To be able to support the subject leader in implementing significant changes to the GCSE curriculum and assessment
• To develop new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve the teaching and learning in geography
• To support colleagues by developing a culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice
• To promote geography by celebrating pupils' success and organising enrichment activities
• To support the wider Humanities Faculty which may include teaching of another humanity subject.
What the school offers its staff Why join us? Working at The Westgate School means becoming part of a friendly, skilled and supportive team invested in your success. With 1,620 pupils across our two phases. We take pride in a lovely environment for teaching and learning and enjoy our location in the centre of Winchester. What Ofsted says: "The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence" Ofsted, September 2022 "Outstanding" Ofsted, November 2023 "Staff are incredibly proud to work at this school" Ofsted 2024 Benefits of working at The Westgate School:
• Full induction programme including professional learning and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
• Ongoing personal development in one of Hampshire's top schools for progress and attainment
• A friendly and welcoming school community
• Automatic enrolment to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Benefits of local government sick pay
• On-site parking and access to EV charging stations
• Free use of health and fitness facilities
• Preferential nursery places in the on-site nursery at a reduced price
• Preferential admission to The Westgate School for colleagues' children (after 2 years of employment)
Further details about the role Safeguarding: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. Child Protection Policy: You can find The Westgate School's Child Protection Policy document on our policies webpage.