Introduction
"Anything which raises the profile of our discipline in schools is worth exploring"
Peter Evea, CGeog (Teacher)
The RGS-IBG is enhancing the development of individual teachers by recognising subject focused professional advancement and standards through our professional accreditation for geography teachers, Chartered Geographer (Teacher). Chartered Geographer (Teacher) is available to teachers who can demonstrate competence, experience and professionalism in the use of geographical knowledge or skills in and out of the classroom, and who are committed to maintaining their professional standards through ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).
DISCOUNT: Schools Members of the RGS-IBG do not have to pay the one-off £50 application fee (although Fellowship fees still apply to all non-Fellows)
You will need:
- an Honours degree in geography, a B.Ed with geography or a related degree (or 15 years teaching experience if no relevant degree is held);
- at least six years teaching experience, and
- demonstrable commitment to CPD, embedding it in your practice, and supporting others.
Chartered Geographer (Teacher) is the only ongoing professional accreditation linked to CPD in Geography and is relevant to the TDA framework of professional and occupational standards for teachers. CGeog (Teacher) can support your application for a leadership or Advanced Teacher role and enhances your career portfolio and employability.
If you have a geography degree or equivalent, have been teaching geography for at least six years, have an ongoing commitment to CPD and embed your professional development in your teaching, you are an ideal candidate for Chartered Geographer (Teacher). To apply and for more details please contact Claire Wheeler at cgeogteacher@rgs.org
The Chartered Geographer (Teacher) strand of the Action Plan for Geography is run by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). 