Head of Geography

THE ROLE

This is a superb and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and resilient Head of Geography to lead the Geography Department to ensure high quality learning takes place and that outstanding attainment and progress are secured at key stage 4 and 5.

WHO WE ARE

Barclay Academy was recently graded Good overall by Ofsted, with Outstanding for Leadership and Management, as well as Personal Development. We are continually developing an academic culture at Barclay Academy where the highest standards are expected of students and staff.

We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and seven secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. We are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum – our school motto is libertas per cultum (freedom through education) – and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

THE BENEFITS   

• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our staff can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.          
• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge.          
• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust.       
• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.    

Additional benefits:

• Cycle to Work Scheme. Access to the government-backed scheme.    
• Perkbox. Access to our employee benefits platform where you can access over 200 different Perks. 
• Car Benefits Scheme.
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme.
• A location easily accessible by train and bus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Head of Geography at Barclay Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an application form.

Closing date: 21st May 2024.

Please note that Future Academies reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Barclay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups.