Head of Geography
Dixons Unity Academy
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS + TLR 2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2018
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join the newest school in one of the country's top Multi-Academy Trusts
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Geography to join Dixons Unity Academy during its exciting development as part of the Dixons Academies Trust. The post will commence from the 1 January 2019 and will be a chance for candidates with ambition, drive and determination to be a part of transforming the lives of the community as part of the Dixons family.
The right candidate will have a passion for geography and for improving the life chances and aspirations of young people. All candidates must demonstrate the potential to demonstrate complete dedication to the academy's values, mission and principles. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust with an utter moral drive to make a difference to the lives of young people.
The successful candidate will be:
- able to teach geography to GCSE standard and have an excellent record of securing exceptional progress for students in this subject
- able to motivate and inspire students to achieve exceptional outcomes
- focused on building strong professional relationships across the academy and in the community
- committed to our unrelenting expectations
- aligned to a can-do culture
- committed to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the academy
Find out more by visiting www.dixonsua.com
Please apply using the Dixons Academy application form and include a formal covering letter which addresses the person specification. Return completed applications to jhulme@swallowhill.org.
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to provide a current DBS certificate via the Update Service or undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the trust.
Attached documents
About Dixons Unity Academy
- Dixons Unity Academy
- Whingate Road, Armley, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS12 3DS
- United Kingdom
Dixons Unity Academy was founded on 1 October 2018 and is an 11-16 academy which serves the local community; however, we do have students who travel across the city to learn with us. Situated on the borders of the communities of Armley, Wortley and Bramley, the academy consists of 830 students in years 7 to 11 and we have 200 places available for year 7 students in 2022.
We believe that all students, from all backgrounds and all cultures can climb the mountain to university or a viable alternative. We place a focus on building the resilience and self-respect which allows us to reach our goals. Students and staff are required to demonstrate integrity and respect at all times and remain values-driven. All staff demand the highest standards of behaviour and learning to ensure that students get what they deserve: a high quality education which allows students to become lifelong learners and enrich their communities with their mind-set, knowledge and skills.
A note from the Principal
At Dixons Unity we have many minds but one mission: all students succeed at university or a real alternative; they live happy and purposeful lives.
Our values of integrity, resilience and respect permeate everything that we do. From the moment a student arrives at Dixons Unity, we ask them to live these values:
Integrity: We are honest and do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
Resilience: We work hard, overcome obstacles, and never give up.
Respect: We are polite, value others and treat everyone fairly.
Unity means to be whole and undivided. We apply these values both individually and collectively and I believe that, together, we can support every child to flourish and lead happy and successful lives, regardless of disadvantage or background. I will strive to ensure that the academy community works tirelessly to achieve this mission.
Ash Jacobs
Principal
Learn more about Dixons Academies Trust and our approach to culture on the Dixons OpenSource YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/dixonsopensource
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.