What skills and experience we're looking for This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who has the following qualities, knowledge and skills: • Honours degree or equivalent, in a Geography related subject (2:2 or above) • Qualified teacher status • Enthusiastic and outstanding classroom practitioner, to be able to teach Geography up to GCSE standard • To be able to teach Geography at KS3 and KS4 • Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for Geography • Be able to work as a member of a team • Be committed to ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to achieve their potential and meet the high expectations set for them • Take responsibility for personal and professional development and to keep up to date with research and development in both subject and teaching pedagogies • To be able to assist in the planning and organisation of school trips/visits • Ability to foster and maintain collaborative working relationships and the sharing of good practice • Ability to manage time effectively and deal with conflicting priorities • Develop and implement policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement • To be able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and member of the community • Good organisational skills What the school offers its staff Benefits available at The Dean Trust • Teachers’ Pension Scheme • 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme • Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership • High Street Benefits and Discounts • Annual flu jabs • Access to enhanced family-friendly policies • Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues The school has: • An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form. • A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong. • Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country. • An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts. • A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour. • Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site. • World class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners including Sale Sharks and Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years. Commitment to safeguarding The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.