Geography Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

PaRK International School is a top-tier international school based in the beautiful city of Lisbon, that aims to guide and inspire students to be happy and successful in their adult lives. The school has built a reputation for gaining outstanding academic results whilst ensuring every member of the community is treated as an individual. Students leave our school prepared for academic excellence, proficient in more than one language and comfortable with exploring their own academic curiosity through research and exploration. 

PaRK is a true international community serving students from over 60 different countries. PaRK students make friends for life and understand the importance of service within one’s neighbourhood and the World through practical engagement.

While PaRK is an organisation committed to academic excellence, we believe that this is only possible if we are also committed to the personal and professional growth of our staff. All staff are encouraged to engage in professional development activities, working with other colleagues to improve their practice and the practice of others. 

All staff at ParK IS are actively involved in the pastoral life of school, the school strives to ensure students reach their academic potential whilst still being able to develop key social skills needed to thrive later in life. The role will also offer the opportunity for contribution to co-curricular clubs and enrichment.

We are looking for a well-qualified and talented teacher of Geography to join our team in August 2025.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues, and parents, fostering an engaging learning environment.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP Geography curricula, ensuring student progress.
• Tailor lessons to meet the individual needs of students, using differentiated instruction to support varying learning abilities.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to track student learning, ensuring students remain on course to achieve challenging targets.
• Maintain high levels of classroom behaviour and discipline, creating a purposeful and safe learning environment.
• Incorporate technology and modern resources to enhance student engagement and learning experiences in Geography.
• Promote student well-being by providing pastoral care and support, collaborating with parents and staff as needed.
• Participate in school development planning, contributing to school improvement and promoting the learning goals of the school.
• Engage students in extra-curricular activities, such as field trips or geography clubs, to enrich their educational experience.
• Continually update personal subject knowledge and teaching practices, engaging in professional development to enhance student outcomes.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A degree in Geography or a related field, along with a valid teaching qualification (such as PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
• Proven experience teaching Geography at the secondary level, including knowledge of GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP curricula.
• Strong classroom management skills to create a safe, productive learning environment and maintain high standards of behaviour.
• The ability to plan effective, engaging lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of students.
• Proficiency in using modern technology to enhance learning experiences and promote student engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with best practices in teaching and curriculum developments.
• A collaborative mindset, with a willingness to contribute to school improvement and development planning.
• A passion for extracurricular activities, such as field trips, that enhance students’ understanding of geography.
• A commitment to student well-being and safeguarding, ensuring the safety and progress of every student.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.