Teacher of Geography 0.8-1 FTE but specifically 0.84 from September 2024 (potential for full time for the right candidate)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, and committed teacher with excellent subject knowledge of Geography.
You will be expected to:
Teach Geography at all Key Stages, with the possibility of a class at A Level.
The successful candidate will:
Be passionate about Geography
Want to make teaching and learning purposeful and challenging
Have the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
Be a dedicated professional with high expectations your students
Be committed to reducing inequalities for key groups of students including Pupil Premium and SEND
We can offer:
A positive school culture where staff feel supported
Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
Supportive parents who value education
A professionally stimulating working environment
A strong commitment to professional development and progression
A commitment to staff wellbeing
Interviews: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Wyedean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and is required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Online searches on shortlisted candidates
The school is committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority; therefore, in line with KCSIE, the school will consider carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Online searches solely aim to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school may want to explore with the applicant at interview.
Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates only, and only where the school considers this appropriate. The school will consider any potential risks of online searches, e.g. unlawful discrimination or invasion of privacy, and will be clear on the reasons that online searches are being conducted. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available.
Online searches will be carried out by an individual who is independent of the recruitment process to minimise the risk of bias or discrimination and to ensure that only relevant information is considered. The person responsible for carrying out online searches will have due regard to Part three of KCSIE.
The online search process may include searching for the candidate by name via search engines and social media, such as:
When carrying out searches of shortlisted candidates’ online presence, the school will look out for indicators of concern, such as:
- Inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language.
- Discriminatory comments.
- Inappropriate images.
- Drug or alcohol misuse.
- Anything that suggests the candidate may not be suitable to work with children.
Any concerns will be addressed during the interview process. The school will ensure that candidates are given an opportunity to discuss any concerns raised by the online search.