Curriculum Leader Geography
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Curriculum Leader of Geography to lead a team of committed professionals. This is an exciting time in the department’s development, providing a great opportunity to enhance teaching practice and implement a Geography curriculum that empowers and inspires our students.The successful candidate will be an experienced Geography practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning.
Applicants will:
- Encourage students to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
- Be optimistic and committed to establishing high expectations and improved outcomes for all students.
- Be an advocate of all students feeling valued, safe and happy.
- Value the importance of professional learning and be committed to developing their own leadership potential.
Contract type and term: Full Time/Permanent
If you share our commitment to ‘empower and inspire’ our students and staff, and have the drive and ambition to take a leading role in shaping the future direction of our school, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ms C Evans, Deputy Headteacher c.evans@saddleworthschool.org
Application forms are available at: www.saddleworth.oldham.sch.uk or contact the school by telephone: 01457 872072, or email: recruitment@saddleworthschool.org
Deadline for applications: Thursday 26th September 2024, 12 noon
Please send completed applications to recruitment@saddleworthschool.org
Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the school may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.
What the school offers its staff- We each feel that we are valued by and belong to the Saddleworth community.
- We all work hard and are considerate and courteous towards each other
- We are respectful, compassionate and kind.
- We are all encouraged to explore, find, nurture and develop our passion
- We are ambitious for ourselves and for each other.
- We have high standards and expectations and strive for excellence.
- We embrace success and take pride in our own achievements and those of others
- We develop and encourage a growth mind-set and positive attitudes in ourselves and others
- We all actively contribute to the Saddleworth community to ensure that it remains a place that we all want to work and to learn.
- Committed to ongoing CPD
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Techscheme
- 24 access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the school may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.