Geography Teacher

Defence Children Services (DCS) Army

Location: Geography Teacher, King Richard School (KRS), Cyprus

Grade: Other: Teacher

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Do you want to work in an Outstanding School in the UK school system but in a Mediterranean location? Do you want to work in a supportive school environment where you have all the resources to be the best you can be?

King Richard’s School (KRS) is one of 21 Ministry Of Defence Schools and Early Years Settings providing education for the children of Defence Personnel (service and civilian) serving overseas. It is a small but vibrant 11-18 secondary school serving the military community in British Forces Cyprus.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Teacher of Geography. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team whose culture and activity are driven by the core belief that every child should achieve their potential

Job Description

To ensure outstanding learning and outcomes for students in Science and Biology, the successful applicant is to work in line with the Teacher Standards' https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards.

The key areas of responsibility for this role include:

• Plan and deliver high-quality geography lessons that cater to diverse student abilities and interests.
• Promote the school’s core values among students.
• Utilise a variety of teaching strategies and resources to engage students in active learning.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their development.
• Organize and supervise extracurricular activities and educational visits.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate geography with other areas of the curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and achievements.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes a love for physical activity.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding PE curriculum and student progress.
• Participate actively in school events, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• To make a full contribution to the wider life of the School and Community.
• To set high expectations for all students, to deepen their knowledge and understanding to maximise their achievement.
• To model positive behaviour management strategies in an environment of mutual respect which allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes self-esteem.
• To contribute to the routine administrative work of the school and department and support and enable others to provide an engaging curriculum.
• To assess and record student progress giving positive and effective feedback that improves the learning of students in line with school policies and to take part fully in the School’s reporting framework.
• To engage fully with whole school improvement cycles including individual performance reviews.
• To carry out any reasonable requests made by the Headteacher in line with the Teacher’s Pay and Conditions of service.
• To work effectively with the Assistant Headteacher (Pupil Support) as a form tutor or mentor.

Full details of the job description are available at the link to this advert.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have successfully completed induction.

Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview. All qualifications declared must be held at the point of application and if applicable, be in date.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience teaching geography at the secondary school level, demonstrating effective pedagogical skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging geography lessons that cater to diverse student abilities.
• Competence in assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Organisational skills to manage resources, and extracurricular activities.
• Commitment to promoting a love of geography for our students.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and health & safety regulations related to geography and educational visits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in geography or related field.

Teaching Qualification/Certification appropriate for Art or related field (e.g., QTS, PGCE)

Benefits

We are passionate about delivering extraordinary things for our people. We employ people who challenge and guide each other, working within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills and experience. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

• Learning and Development opportunities for professional and personal development of skills.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Medical and dental support.
• Superannuation is in accordance with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• A paid annual return flight to the UK is also provided for each family member after first having completed 12 months in post.
• Accommodation is free for the first five years of your MOD employment overseas with subsidised utilities. Thereafter a reasonable modest rent is payable.
• This post offers full relocation allowances subject to eligibility.
• Cost of Living Overseas Allowances is payable based on personal circumstances and marital status.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, Richard Sproson, at Richard.Sproson@modschools.org

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Defence Children Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.