Teacher of Geography
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Gloucester, GL3 4QF |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | d884f731-74ff-4698-ad2b-c31f7602c205 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently recruiting for a Teacher of Geography to join our established Humanities Team at the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the team.
At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.
We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.
Role Overview
The Teacher of Geography will deliver high quality lessons that lead directly to excellent student outcomes. They will contribute to the development of the curriculum and contribute to the wider life of the school.
The successful candidate will:
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
• To teach consistently high-quality lessons
• To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3, 4 and 5
• To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject
• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for Bromcom, registers
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
• To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
• To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
• To follow the school policies and procedures
• To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology
• To lead, monitor and evaluate the assessment and feedback to students in line with whole school and department policy
• To follow department monitoring and tracking systems relating to students’ attainment, progress and achievement
• To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required
• To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, curriculum areas and school procedures
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
• To follow department policy regarding department tracking of student progress and use information to inform learning and teaching
• To follow setting and co-ordinating assessment arrangements for all Key Stages, and in all areas as required by school policies, including standardising those assessments
• To be a tutor to an assigned group of students if and when required
• To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and the Tutor Group as a whole
• To liaise with the relevant pastoral leaders to ensure the implementation of the Student Support system
• To register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life
• To evaluate and monitor the progress of students and keep up-to-date student records as may be required
• To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by students
• To communicate as appropriate, with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with the appropriate staff
• To apply the Behaviour Policy so that effective learning can take place
• To meet with students over whom there are concerns and contact home where necessary in conjunction with year head or department head as appropriate
You will need:
• Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/5 in Maths and English
• Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)
• Evidence of independent personal developments and wide reading of the latest research
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4
• Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject that seeks to promote the highest standards of teaching and learning
• Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We are currently recruiting for a Teacher of Geography to join our established Humanities Team at the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the team.
At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.
We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.
Role Overview
The Teacher of Geography will deliver high quality lessons that lead directly to excellent student outcomes. They will contribute to the development of the curriculum and contribute to the wider life of the school.
The successful candidate will:
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
• To teach consistently high-quality lessons
• To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3, 4 and 5
• To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject
• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for Bromcom, registers
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
• To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
• To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
• To follow the school policies and procedures
• To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology
• To lead, monitor and evaluate the assessment and feedback to students in line with whole school and department policy
• To follow department monitoring and tracking systems relating to students’ attainment, progress and achievement
• To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required
• To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, curriculum areas and school procedures
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
• To follow department policy regarding department tracking of student progress and use information to inform learning and teaching
• To follow setting and co-ordinating assessment arrangements for all Key Stages, and in all areas as required by school policies, including standardising those assessments
• To be a tutor to an assigned group of students if and when required
• To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and the Tutor Group as a whole
• To liaise with the relevant pastoral leaders to ensure the implementation of the Student Support system
• To register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life
• To evaluate and monitor the progress of students and keep up-to-date student records as may be required
• To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by students
• To communicate as appropriate, with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with the appropriate staff
• To apply the Behaviour Policy so that effective learning can take place
• To meet with students over whom there are concerns and contact home where necessary in conjunction with year head or department head as appropriate
You will need:
• Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/5 in Maths and English
• Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)
• Evidence of independent personal developments and wide reading of the latest research
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4
• Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject that seeks to promote the highest standards of teaching and learning
• Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.