Head of Geography (for a suitable candidate, the Head of Humanities may also be available, with a revised TLR)

The Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious and dynamic Head of Geography. The successful candidate will lead and manage this successful department and teach across key stages, using a variety of methods and approaches, whilst setting high expectations for all pupils and maximising achievement in this subject area. For a suitably qualified and experienced candidate, the Head of Humanities may also be available, with a revised TLR.

Through our exciting curriculum, we offer every pupil the opportunity to reach their true potential. Bellerive builds on past experiences to help all pupils and students to become successful learners and be responsible citizens. Students within KS4 follow a broad and balanced curriculum, which enables pathways appropriate to individuals and progression into our growing Sixth Form, university and the world of work. The Geography Department is committed to an ambitious and exciting curriculum across key stages.

We are rated as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted (October 2021) and Outstanding in the Section 48 inspection carried out by the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Since becoming an Academy in 2012 we have used the independence this has given us to further enhance the learning opportunities for our students.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. The post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS Certificate with a barred-list check and a medical screening questionnaire. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please be aware that for shortlisted candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence. This may assist in identifying any issues or incidents which the Panel may wish to explore with the candidate at interview relating to publicly available information online.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 17th May 2024.

Further information, including job description, person specification and application forms can be obtained by visiting the Vacancies page on the school website: http://www.bellerivefcj.org/vacancies

Completed applications should be returned to brennanc@bellerivefcj.org and interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Applicants who are not contacted may assume that they have not been successful but are thanked for their interest. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants who are not called for an interview.