Head of Geography
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Geography department is well-resourced and well regarded within the school. The school is aiming to further develop our teaching and learning strategy, so you will need to be passionate about developing pedagogy to enable all students to make good progress.We are seeking a Head of Geography with a successful track record and an exciting vision for developing the subject further. We are looking for someone who has a passion and focus on delivering high aspirations and outcomes for all students.
What the school offers its staff
The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding young people and we ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The school actively encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds and is proud of the diversity of the staff.
All appointments are subject to full safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Any candidates selected for interview will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence checks. The school reserves the right to close the position early on receipt of a strong application, so if you are interested we would urge you to apply sooner rather than later.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.