Head of Geography
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teacher's Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 3 June 2024
Job overview
The Bishop Wand Church of England School is looking to appoint an excellent and motivational Head of Geography for September 2024. The position is available for experienced Geographers who are enthusiastic and keen to educate students about the changing world around them.
The Geography Department, which is part of our Humanities Faculty, is a friendly team of excellent and supportive teachers who bring energy and enthusiasm to the delivery of their subject. Geography is a popular and successful subject through the school and the successful candidate should have the ability to teach KS3 and KS4. Experience of teaching at KS5 would also be desirable. There may be the opportunity for an increased TLR for a suitably experienced candidate.
As Head of Department, you should possess the vision to develop and implement an exciting curriculum and promote a love of Geography.
Ideal candidates will
- be outstanding practitioners, with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards for teaching and learning
- have excellent leadership and management skills
- have a proven track record of raising attainment with GCSE Geography classes
We need talented teachers to ensure we can inspire, empower and accelerate the outcomes for the young people we serve and to enable you to do so we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment with excellent professional development opportunities.
All prospective candidates are very welcome to visit our School. We reserve the right to interview on receipt of application and before the advertised deadline.
It is vital that applicants have the right to work in the UK.
Attached documents
About The Bishop Wand Church of England School
- The Bishop Wand Church of England School
- Laytons Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames
- Surrey
- TW16 6LT
- United Kingdom
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
‘Realising God-given potential’
The Bishop Wand Church of England School converted to an 11-18 Academy in August 2012. The School is situated in Sunbury on Thames, Surrey and close to the borders of the London Boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow. We are continually oversubscribed, with the majority of applicants coming from families with a religious affiliation, and have a growing Sixth Form.
Our mission statement is ‘Realising God-given potential’. The belief that every student’s achievements are valued leads to a school where the emphasis is on the achievement of the individual who is a member of a community where values of mutual understanding and respect are shared.
We were inspected by Ofsted in January 2017 and achieved ‘Good’ on all measures. We are not resting on our laurels and are already on our journey to becoming an outstanding school. In February 2023 our School achieved an “Excellent” judgement following our SIAMS inspection.
The culture within our school is one of high aspirations, significant challenge and high levels of support. This applies to both students and staff. Relationships, which are a vital part of a successful school, are strong and the Christian ethos, care and understanding pervade all our activities. Staff are our greatest resource and we strive to support each other, share good practice and develop as professionals.
We provide a full induction programme for new teachers, ECTs and support staff. We work closely with training establishments to recruit the very best staff and develop them to reach their true potential.
We recognise that extra curricular activities are a vital part of preparing students to be confident, competent and compassionate members of the adult world. The extensive PE and Sports programme provides opportunity for competition, enjoyment and the acquiring of coaching and management skills. Our 'Brighter Futures' extra-curricular programme is extensive offering our students a huge range of choice in activity. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is well established for the older students and provides an alternative activity from the sporting programme. Productions involving Drama, Dance and Music Departments are keenly anticipated by students and staff. We encourage all staff to become involved in the life of the school outside of their specialist area though appreciate that in the first year as a new member of staff priority has to be given to the core activities.
We have a full time Chaplain who is available to support all members of the School’s community and lead the School’s programme of assemblies and other acts of worship.
As part of the application process should you wish to arrange a visit to our School or would like me to answer any further questions you may have please do not hesitate to contact me. You are welcome to visit the School by arrangement as part of the application process.
Daniel Aldridge
Headteacher
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