Head of Geography
Linton Village College
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale/Upper Pay Spine with TLR2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a capable, dynamic and creative individual with excellent subject knowledge, a passion for teaching Geography and a commitment to delivering a high-quality enriching curriculum experience.
The appointed candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning, an ability to engage and inspire students of all ages and attainment levels and to lead the subject successfully.
Geography is a popular subject at Linton Village College; we value students as individuals and work tirelessly to ensure that the learning experiences students have is positive, engaging and inclusive.
The department has a collaborative approach and greatly values enrichment, including a variety of extra-curricular opportunities, to support the wider development of our young people. We consistently achieve excellent academic results. In 2019, 64% of Geography students achieved a grade 5 or above, and 28% of students achieved a grade 7 or above.
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About Linton Village College
Linton Village College is an oversubscribed 11-16 academy situated in Linton, South Cambridgeshire. The College is a high-achieving comprehensive school at the heart of its local community. It has over 830 students on roll.
History
Opened in 1937 as the second of Cambridgeshire’s Village Colleges, the school is still true to Henry Morris’ founding vision for cradle to grave learning. The College operates a community sports centre and adult education provision as well as childcare settings.
In 2020, Linton Village College joined Anglian Learning, a local Trust of like-minded schools committed to offering an ambitious, inspiring and inclusive learning experience.
Values and vision
At Linton Village College everyone is a learner and every learner matters. The College has high expectations and provides a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve. Ensuring a high quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development opportunities are of paramount importance. We are committed to offering an enriching learning experience and strive for educational excellence.
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