Chartered Geographer (Teacher)

What is CGeog (Teacher)?Chartered Geographer (Teacher) is the only ongoing professional accreditation linked to CPD in Geography.

CGeog (Teacher) recognises your achievements and rewards experience, expertise and professional knowledge.

• Demonstrates your commitment to professional development

• Is relevant to professional and occupational standards for teachers

• Shows you are working beyond your specific teaching duties

What are the benefits of being a CGeog (Teacher)?

• Provides access to regional CPD and mentoring opportunities

• Enhances your career portfolio and employability

• Can support your application for a leadership role

What are the criteria? • Honours degree in geography or related subject (60% geography content) or B.Ed with geography (or 15 years teaching experience if no relevant degree is held)• at least six years teaching experience• commitment to CPD, embedding it in your own practice, and supporting others

• Completed and signed CGeog (Teacher) application form

• Curriculum Vitae-Similar to a CV you would submit for a Head of Geography role

• Professional Self Evaluation Report- 1000 word expansion of CV experiences, examples found at www.rgs.org/cgeogteacher

Apply

• Two cited referees-people who know you in a professional capacity

• Record of Continuing Professional Development – optional but useful

• CGeog (Teacher) application (£50) and Fellowship fees (£99) (if not already a Fellow).

The future of CGeog (Teacher)• Mentoring network for aspiring CGeog (Teachers)

• Regional CPD opportunities

• CGeog (Teacher) events and networking

• Get involved in Society projects

Here’s what the CGeog (Teachers) say…

“The application process was very straight forward and not particularly time consuming. It certainly gave me the opportunity to sit and reflect on my contribution to the development of the subject. It was an opportunity to present my Headteacher with details of work that I have carried out that supports the development of the subject. Achievement of this status makes me feel that the work I have undertaken is recognised and valued”. CGeog (Teacher), Luton

For more information

Claire WheelerEducation DepartmentRoyal Geographical Society (with IBG)1 Kensington GoreLondonSW7 2ARE: c.wheeler@rgs.orgT: 0207 591 3053