Second in Humanities + TLR 2a £3,214 (Geography Specialism) September Start

Second in Humanities (Geography Specialism)

Are you the next great Humanities leader to join our school? Due to our positive reputation, rapid growth in pupil numbers and impending expansion, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, passionate, professional and impactful Assistant Head of Department (Geography teacher) to join, and help lead, our thriving Humanities team. 

Broadoak School is a proud member of The Dean Trust and forms part of the West Trafford Learning Partnership. Our school proudly provides a broad and balanced curriculum with an impressive array of subjects at KS4. Our values and ethos centre on ‘Providing Opportunities, Improving Lives’ and has recently seen us gain national recognition for our academic and personal support of student groups joining us from Hong Kong and Afghanistan.

We are looking for a Humanities leader (Geography teacher) who is ready to join a committed staff body and a caring school community. Passionate about your subject and inspiring the next generation here at Broadoak, you will also have strong subject and pedagogical knowledge. 

To support you and your professional development, we offer:

• An ambitious co-constructed KS3 Trust-wide curriculum to support planning and decrease workload
• A positive and experienced department with a strong track-record
• Strong, and continuously improving, results with increases in 4+, 5+ and 7+ grades across the faculty
• Balanced and considered faculty feedback policy, with staff workload and impact at its core
• Internal subject-specific CPD and a commitment to external CPD opportunities
• A commitment to subject-specific trips and visits 
• Supportive and caring colleagues and leaders 
• Centralised detention systems
• Trustwide collaboration and support, both in subject and whole-school aspects 

Broadoak School is a mixed 11-16 school situated in pleasant surroundings on the outskirts of Manchester. The school is part of The Dean Trust, a multi Academy sponsor which in association with The Dean Trust Teaching School offers exceptional opportunities for Professional Development and Career Progression.

Broadoak School is a very special school with an ‘Outstanding’ reputation. With its traditional values and high aspirations, Broadoak School is a world class learning environment in the heart of a caring community that pupils, parents and carers can be proud of. The school welcomes each child to be part of a community in which all concerned endeavour to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment.

Broadoak School has strong values and high academic standards, which support the very highest expectations, we have of our pupils. The motivation provided by the staff is second to none.

Nestled between Carrington and Lymm village, Broadoak School is within close proximity to both the M6 and 60 motorways making this school accessible to Central Manchester, Warrington, Stockport and Liverpool.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Humanities across the full age and ability range, including;

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for the specialist subject
• Ability to teach all aspects of Geography at KS3-4
• Current knowledge of strategies to raise standards of teaching and learning
• A commitment to ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to achieve their potential and meet the high expectations set for them
• A continued commitment to their own professional development

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.

For further information about the role lease contact the school on 0161 776 1977 or email recruitment@thedeantrust.co.uk. 

Application Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 15th May 2024 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.