Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

For full details, and to apply, please click here We are looking to appoint an inspirational, conscientious, committed Geography teacher to join our successful Humanities Faculty. All of our teachers work hard, not only to ensure all pupils reach their academic potential, but also to foster an understanding of the value and opportunities their individual subject offers.

The successful candidate will become an integral part not only of the Geography team and Humanities Faculty, but of the whole school. The post will appeal to recently qualified or experienced teachers wishing to join a dynamic and supportive team committed to the pursuit of excellence in the teaching of Geography. The Humanities faculty has expanded substantially in recent years and Geography is a popular subject at both GCSE and A level.

If you are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, use innovative methods in the classroom and are able to disseminate your passion and ideas to others then this role is for you.

Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:

• March 2020: Ofsted Good for all aspects including the Sixth Form
• All staff receive an iPad
• A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community
• State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside
• Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University of London
• Fully subscribed through the school
• An environment that promotes innovation
• Class size averaging 25
• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by the Education Support Network, offering individual support, information and advice
• Centralised detention model
• Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Proactive staff led Wellbeing Team
• Our own 6th Form area dedicated to A Level teaching
• Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels
• An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Staff access to our gym
• Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking
• Short bus journey from Harold Wood (Cross Rail) train station
• It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement.

We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact slucey@drapersacademy.com

Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found at www.drapers-schools.com/44/current-vacancies

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate.

Closing date: 9.00am on 2nd May 2024.

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Employees may be asked to work in any Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust location.