Subject Leader for Geography
Chesham Grammar School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS (fringe) plus TLR2c
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
POSITION: Subject Leader for Geography
TYPE: Teaching
HOURS: Full time
CONTRACT: Permanent
PAY: MPS / UPS (fringe) plus TLR 2c
START DATE: September 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and inspirational colleague to provide exceptional leadership of our Geography Department. The successful candidate will work with our students in key stages 3, 4 and 5. You will have the experience and vision to motivate our students and staff and develop the subject within our school.
We wish to appoint an outstanding teacher who also has:
· A passionate belief in the potential of our students and a commitment to excellence
· The ability to think strategically and creatively
· Excellent IT skills
· The ability to motivate and inspire staff, students and parents
· A sense of humour
· A track record as a team player
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.
• A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
• Minimum 14% PPA for all teachers (more for TLR holders)
• Engaging, highly motivated and able students
• High staff retention
• Staff social events
• London Fringe Allowance
• Long service awards
• Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
• Access to the generous Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)
APPLICATIONS Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 15 April 2024, midday
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 18 April 2024
We reserve the right to interview and appoint on application. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
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About Chesham Grammar School
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and highly sought after co-educational grammar school with 1,272 students on roll (396 in the Sixth Form).
The School covers a site of about 20 acres, encompassing Chesham Leisure Centre, and is classed as ‘within an area of outstanding natural beauty’. Chesham is in the Metropolitan Line and from there, or nearby Amersham, Central London is around 35 minutes away. It has an attractive High Street with a range of retail outlets.
Chesham Grammar School’s reputation is based on the highest academic standards. Pupils thrive in the balanced co-educational atmosphere and are encouraged to accept responsibility as individuals. Our rich cultural life allows pupils to express and develop the flair that will distinguish them as adults. We were awarded Humanities College status in 2007.
We have a highly developed pastoral system that actively offers support from Year 7 all the way through to University entrance. On top of the school’s academic focus, there is an awareness of the world outside. The pupils undertake many activities in the community and there are many opportunities for international involvement.
Ours is a school built upon friendship, mutual support and respect, with dedicated teachers who have a deep concern for the growth of each individual.
The school brochure will give you a more detailed view of life at Chesham Grammar School.
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