Head of Geography
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Handsworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale / UPS + TRL2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 21 March 2018
Job overview
We require for September 2018 an enthusiastic, innovative and well qualified Head of Geography, able to teach up to A level at this popular 11-18 selective boys’ school (with girls in the 6th form). The post should attract a first rate teacher and leader. Leadership is part of this role and we would expect the successful candidate, as a middle leader, to contribute to whole school developments, including teaching and learning, across the School.
We aim to consolidate recent developments and move the School on to higher achievements, while improving the facilities we provide for the students and staff. Recent developments include substantial work on the curriculum, teaching and learning and also on monitoring, evaluation and review. Considerable work has also been carried out in improving the School’s facilities with the recent completion of a £1.6 million Sixth Form Centre.
For further details and an application pack and/or to arrange a visit please contact Aga Dabska (HR Manager) on 0121 554 2794 ext.208 or email adabska@handsworth.bham.sch.uk or visit the School website www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is 4pm, Wednesday 21st March 2018
Interviews will be held on w/c Monday 26th March 2018
Attached documents
About King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
- Grove Lane, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B21 9ET
- United Kingdom
Handsworth Grammar School (HGS) is voluntary aided, selective grammar school in Handsworth, Birmingham. The school admits boys from the age of 11-18 and, since 1997, girls into its sixth form. Founded in 1862, it the oldest surviving selective school in Birmingham.
Lessons focus on both learning habits as well as learning the content of courses and topics. The ten learning habits Handsworth Grammar School aims to build include collaborating, questioning, listening, planning and distillation.
A new £1.6 million sixth form centre, offering students their own bespoke area, is linked to the Lodge, where there is a one-stop shop for careers advice and guidance and examinations advice and guidance.
Headmaster
Mr T Johnson
Values and vision
Handsworth Grammar School aims to be centre of excellence, taking a creative, innovative and forward thinking approach to learning while both retaining the traditional values of its foundation and embracing the opportunities offered by the technological developments of the modern world.
The school has designed a balanced curriculum and endeavours to challenge its students to give of their best in all areas and support them in their efforts, as well as to help them develop self-respect, independence and initiative.
A climate of trust, openness and co-operation is promoted and a commitment made to developing a sense of community at the school and beyond.
Ofsted
“Relationships are excellent. Pupils respect their teachers and value their support. They are equally respectful of each other. Pupils are studious and classrooms are places of high-quality learning.”
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