Head of Geography
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS or UPS (fringe area) TLR 1A (currently £7699pa)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from April or September 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2017
Job overview
HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY
MPS or UPS (fringe area) TLR 1A (currently £7699pa)
Required from April or September 2018
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Department with the determination to sustain and develop the passion for geography in the school. The post holder will lead a team of well qualified professionals, promoting academic excellence in all key stages.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will engage in research led development to enhance departmental pedagogy; this could in time develop in to a whole school responsibility depending on their skill and experience.
The candidate must have strong leadership and management ability, be committed to high standards for students and staff, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a willingness to take part in Department and whole school events.
Please contact Sue Dabiran, PA to Headmistress/HR Manager, via email pa2head@watfordgirls.herts.sch.uk or call 01923 223403 ext 202 or alternatively visit the school website www.watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk
Closing Date: noon 1st December 2017
Interview Date: Friday 8th December
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About Watford Grammar School for Girls
- Watford Grammar School for Girls
- Lady's Close, Watford
- Hertfordshire
- WD18 0AE
- United Kingdom
Since 1704, we have been nurturing independent, creative and ambitious young women. Building up a long tradition of academic excellence, our modern curriculum empowers our students to be the best they can be.
Watford Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding state school, one that achieves excellent exam results built from a rich academic curriculum and strong pastoral support. Whilst we value our past and tradition, we embrace innovation and recognise the importance of being progressive and forward thinking.
We are a partially selective 11-18 girls’ school, founded as ‘The Free School’ in Watford in 1704 with a mission to teach girls from the outset. This makes us one of the oldest girls’ school in the country. We are proud of our heritage, but equally proud of our forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning. Watford Grammar School for Girls has a very strong and distinctive ethos with clear vision and values. There are close to 1500 pupils on roll with more than 400 in the sixth form.
There are always plenty of opportunities for teaching and support staff to train and develop their careers at Watford Grammar School for Girls.
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