Faculty Leader - Geography

Required for 1st September 2024

Faculty Leader – Geography

MPS/UPS + TLR 2c (£7,847)

Inspiring learning, unlocking potential, achieving success

We are delighted to offer a unique opportunity to join Biddick Academy’s Geography department as Faculty Leader. We are looking for a driven, innovative and inspiring teacher who is committed to curriculum excellence and has the highest expectations for every pupil.

Located within a short drive from the vibrant cities of Sunderland, Newcastle and Durham, Biddick Academy is an Ofsted-rated ‘good’ school for 2021, known for its excellent reputation within the local community and is consistently oversubscribed year-on-year. We are seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide. Our educational approach is built upon the pillars of resilience, curiosity, aspiration, and readiness.

The successful candidate will have:

• Evidence of significantly improving teaching and learning and raising achievement within Geography;

• Experience of contributing to the professional development/coaching and mentoring of colleagues to improve outcomes;

• Ability to interpret and act on a wide range of key data to inform practice and expectations;

• An excellent knowledge of the Geography curriculum and evidence of identifying priorities and constructing an improvement plan within the subject;

• Excellent leadership skills and a proven ability to motivate, support and challenge staff as appropriate.

The successful candidate would be joining a highly committed team, in a friendly, successful school. Morale is high, students are keen to learn and there is a shared will to make this even stronger. If you possess the drive, energy, passion and ambition needed, we would very much like to hear from you. The post would be equally suitable for an exceptional candidate seeking early promotion or a more experienced teacher.

At Biddick Academy we work collaboratively to ensure our students are safe, happy, inspired and cared for. We provide an extremely supportive induction programme for new staff and we recognise and value continued professional development. Subject expertise and pedagogy is at the heart of our professional development programme, and is personalised to your particular interests, needs and experience.

Please contact Ashleigh Bulbeck, HR Manager at – bulbeck.a@biddickacademy.com or 0191 5111600, ext 5013 to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role or a visit.

To apply, please return completed applications forms to recruitment@biddickacademy.com

Biddick Academy is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.