Head of Geography
The Norwood School
Lambeth
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPG + TLR2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2022
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an imaginative, talented and enthusiastic Head of Geography to join our successful, innovative and lively Humanities faculty. The Geography department has established good results in GCSE with high uptake at KS4 and retention to A level. It is a popular subject for our students who see geography as relevant in an ever changing world.
The Norwood School is a forward thinking Performing and Visual Arts School, optimistic and ambitious for all. The outstanding achievement of pupils is testament to this, Norwood consistently outperforms other schools in terms of pupils’ progress whatever the pupil’s starting point. We achieve this by our commitment to a personalised approach and focus on the individual. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and dynamic team and work in a school that encourages cross-curricular creativity and originality, is described by Ofsted as ‘innovative and engaging’ and provides extensive opportunities for students that enhance their learning experiences and contribute to their success, including numerous trips abroad and extracurricular opportunities.
As a member of the Geography Department, you will be joining a passionate and driven team with high exacting standards and a proven track record of results. Alongside this, you will benefit from a collaborative and mutually supportive environment with continuous opportunities for professional development. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and confident practitioner to join a dynamic, talented team. The successful applicant will ideally have at least 3 years of teaching experience, a proven record of successful outcomes and the ability to offer Geography at ‘A’ Level.
The successful candidate will be:
• An imaginative, inspirational and innovative teacher.
• Passionate about teaching and learning.
• Able to inspire both students and staff.
• Determined to make a difference.
• Able to lead by example, challenging and supporting others to achieve high standards.
• Creative and innovative and have an ability to embrace and promote change.
For further details and an application form, please contact Sally Parsons, the Interim Head teacher’s PA on parsons.s@thenorwoodschool.org Informal discussions with the Head of Dept Gina Maxwell, or visits to the school prior to the application are welcome.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Norwood School is committed to working towards achieving the Anti Racist School Award. We want to continue to improve race equality within our school while promoting well being for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority staff, students, parents, carers and those in our community. We are committed to the long term work that is required for institutional change.
We want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Join our family and help us inspire every child to choose a remarkable life.
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About The Norwood School
Located in West Norwood, South London, The Norwood School is a Local Authority, mixed secondary school with a Performing and Visual Arts specialism. There are 1100 students on roll including a sixth form of 200 students.
The school is proud of it's diverse intake with a wide variety of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented among its student population. We are a school of choice on the local area and beyond.
Co-Headteachers
Ms Niki Clemenger and Mr Richard Cole
Values and vision
The motto of The Norwood School is “Creating Success Together”, and the school has a real community feel, actively promoting the diversity of our staff and student body. We regularly celebrate individual and collective achievement, recognising the importance of a tolerant and inclusive environment in which to learn and work.
Our curriculum is designed by our school for our students and allows them to understand their place in the world around them. We expect our staff to challenge, excite and inspire students through their teaching.
Ofsted reports
“Students’ achievement is best when teachers make good use of assessment to set a demanding pace. In a Year 9 mathematics lesson, rapid learning activities with regular assessment meant students quickly developed the confidence to apply the skills of expanding brackets to a variety of problems. Students benefited from immediate identification of their misconceptions and moved on without delay.”
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