Saint Felix School
Teacher of Geography
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Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography Full Time
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, committed and well qualified Teacher of Geography to join the Humanities Department at Saint Felix School.
The successful candidate should be able to teach Geography across the whole age and ability range, Year 7 to Year 13 including GCSE and A Level. The post holder will be expected to take part in the future development of the subject both within the curriculum and the extra-curricular programme.
Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for students aged from 2 to 18, located close to the glorious seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and the personality to make a success of their lives during and after their school years.
Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School and we encourage all pupils to aspire to the highest possible standards and to exceed their expectations. Our success is demonstrated by impressive examination results at GCSE and A Level where the value-added scores are significant. The vast majority of our leavers go on to Higher Education.
The school adopts a non-selective entry policy which seeks to provide an environment where all pupils will thrive academically. We believe in a holistic education that exposes pupils to a wide range of experiences and opportunities with our new co-curricular programme providing extensive opportunities for students to find their areas of passion. We also aim to attract pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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At Saint Felix we place great emphasis on the value of Sport, Music, Drama and the Arts for the teamwork, self-motivation and discipline they instil, and encourage pupils to explore their individual talents. Boarding is at the heart of the school; members of staff are encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school through involvement in the new mentoring system and in the co-curricular programme outside the classroom.
The Humanities Department is a vibrant, forward-thinking faculty. We have high expectations and provide suitable challenges. Learning takes place in an environment of mutual respect between teachers and learners where the School Values and Learner Profile provide a clear foundation. We also aim to give pupils the confidence to make appropriate use of ICT facilities to support their learning.
We are looking for a Teacher of Geography who will be able to; • Deliver exciting and inspiring Geography lessons across the Senior school. • Deliver exciting and inspiring Geography lessons across the Senior school. The ideal candidate will have ability to teach A Level and GCSE • Actively support the co-curricular programme at Saint Felix. • Work with pupils of all ability and encourage pupils to develop and reach their potential in Geography.
This position would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for their first teaching position. As a smaller school with a community culture, you will soon appreciate the warmth and sense of friendliness that embodies the institution.
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Saint Felix School is part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools, staff at Saint Felix benefit from:
• Potential access to onsite accommodation if you have a desire to be involved in boarding • Childcare fee discount • Pension scheme • Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
We look forward to your application; all applicants will be considered and contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
To apply please follow this link https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001277 and complete our online application.
For a full job description or to discuss the opportunity further please do not hesitate to contact us.
Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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