Head of Geography or Humanities

Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher of Geography or Humanities? If so, we would like to meet you. 

London Enterprise Academy is a Free School at the heart of London’s vibrant East End. The Academy opened in September 2014 with year 7’s only, in a former glass office block, which has been fully renovated to a high standard. The Academy will grow to six hundred students aged 11-16 when fully operational and will provide a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment.  All of our students will be encouraged to stretch themselves to achieve their potential.  

Our Humanities department consists of highly experienced teachers who have been judged outstanding by Ofsted. We have vast experience working with both NQTs and experienced teachers, and are able to provide effective support to help any successful candidate to help further develop their teaching.

Required from January 2019, the successful candidate will be a creative individual, excited by the challenge of working in Geography or Humanities. He or she will be a problem solver, looking for opportunities to craft engaging explorations and discoveries from any aspect of school life. 

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who has had experience of teaching either Geography, or Humanities within the secondary setting. The successful candidate will specialise in either History, Geography, Religious Education or Sociology. 

The successful candidate will:  

* Hold a DfE Qualified Teacher Status, an undergraduate degree and preferably a postgraduate degree 

* Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires pupils and have experience of teaching in successful inner city school 

* Have a track record of successful learning and teaching and delivering results  

* Have the ability to draw upon their professional background to demonstrate their ability to successfully teach up to GCSE 

* Be creative in delivering a rigorous, academic curriculum  

* Believe that every child can and will succeed  

* Be flexible, collaborative and resilient  

* Contribute to the whole life of the school through our extensive enrichment programme

* Have the highest ambitions for your pupils, the department, the school and yourself  

We will offer you: 

* A unique opportunity to help build the school and the department  

* A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards  

* An opportunity to pioneer an exciting, academic curriculum  

* A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from  

Please complete the application form for either the teacher of Geography or Humanities attached, stating which position you are applying for, or visit www.londonenterpriseacademy.org for more information. 

Potential candidates are encouraged to call 020 7426 0746 with any questions on or email admin@londonenterpriseacademy.org.

Closing date for applications: 17th October 2018 

London Enterprise Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS clearance.