Geography Head of Department
What skills and experience we're looking for
Training, qualifications and experience:- Qualified teacher status
- Recognised subject specific degree or equivalent
- Subject related higher degree
- Professional development over the last three years in aspects of subject development and pedagogy
- Professional development over the last three years in aspects of leadership
- A successful record as a classroom teacher
- A successful and sustained track record of raising levels of attainment and progress
- A successful track record of raising levels of participation
- Strong commitment to extra-curricular provision
- Experience of teaching A-level
- Teaching experience in more than one secondary school
- At least four years teaching experience in the secondary phase (upon taking up post)
- Current educational issues especially related to the curriculum at KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Current teaching, learning and assessment issues relevant to the needs of the department
- Effective strategies for leading and managing departmental evaluation and improvement
- The management of staff, including professional development
- Financial planning and budgetary management
- Clear sense of purpose
- Highly supportive working environment in which all are valued
- Sustained opportunities for professional development
- Promotion of professional autonomy
- Delightful pupils and supportive parents
Further details about the role
An outstanding opportunity to lead and teach in a flourishing and forward thinking 11-18 school where the wellbeing of staff is a priority.
Required for the September 2024 for this heavily over-subscribed and successful Church of England Academy, an award-winning Outstanding School (SIAMS). This vacancy becomes available following the promotion of the current postholder to senior leadership.
An inspirational, ambitious and highly motivated teacher is sought to lead a large and thriving department. The successful candidate will have a track record of securing academic success and a value driven vision for the leadership of a talented team of teachers.
The Geography Department is highly successful. The subject is the most popular GCSE option subject and the rates of pupil progress and attainment rank it amongst the most successful in the school. The numbers opting to study Geography A-level in our outstanding sixth form continues to grow with many students then continuing with their studies at selective universities.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Christopher’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.