Assistant Curriculum Leader Geography

Post Reference: 2241

Academy: Leeds East Academy

Job Title: Assistant Curriculum Leader Geography

Grade: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a (£3,017)

Hours: Full Time

Accountable to: Curriculum Leader for Ethics and Humanities

Leeds East Academy is an over-subscribed 11-16 academy that has recently achieved the title of UK Parliament School of the Year. We are a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming academy community who are committed to securing our highly ambitious vision of ‘Everyone Exceptional’ for every single member of our wonderful school. Over the last three years the school has been on a rapid journey of transformation which has resulted in significant improvements in attendance, progress, and behaviour. We received a ‘good’ judgement in our 2019 Ofsted inspection and every member of our community is determined to convert this to outstanding and beyond at our next inspection.

We are proud to be an academy who forms part of the High-Performance Learner international community and our vision of ‘Everyone Exceptional’ is underpinned by the principles of High-Performance Learner. The principles simply foster the belief that every child can and will perform highly and are able to excel both academically and personally within the right climate and culture. We have worked closely with our academy community to develop a culture and climate in which both staff and students can flourish.

Our academy is committed to delivering an outstanding education to each and every one of our students. We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

Role:

Leeds East Academy has a highly aspirational vision of ‘Everyone Exceptional’ and this role is integral to securing this vision for the academy. The role will require you to inspire students with a love of the subject through the implementation and design of a highly ambitious geography curriculum offered across Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, underpinned by a clear curriculum intent, which secures exceptional attainment for students. The Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) is for curriculum development and assessment and to support the curriculum leader of this area with the leadership and line management of this team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ensure good and better progress for all students within groups taught through the planning and preparation of high quality lessons which engage, motivate and support learners and adhere to the academy teaching and learning strategy.

· Strive to deliver a consistently excellent standard of teaching.

· Leadership responsibilities to be developed in response to the candidate’s strengths allowing an opportunity for career progression when appropriate.

· Take responsibility within own teaching areas and in the execution of general duties for the creation of a positive climate for learning which results in positive, respectful attitudes from students.

· Consistently apply the Academy Behaviour Policy to support all colleagues in establishing high standards of behaviour from students, and in order that students have parity of treatment and expectations in all areas of the academy.

· To assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of students within the subject team and academy schedule.

· In consultation with the Curriculum Leader for Ethics and Humanities, contribute to the planning, design and production of good quality teaching materials and resources, appropriate to age and ability, in accordance with the Department Development and Improvement Plan.

· Be a form tutor for a specified group of students, establishing the rapport necessary to support their social, emotional and geography education and development.

· Within the subject team, make a strong contribution to agreed PSHCE areas as designated to the subject area through ‘immersion’ curriculum experiences.

· Contribute to the wider life of the academy by participating in the provision of extension, enrichment, and enhancement activities through the planned programme.

· Attend meetings, including parents’ consultation sessions, and fulfil duties on rotas as required by the Principal.

· Implement all academy policies with regard to registration, student absence, student uniform, use of planners and other routines detailed in the staff handbook.

Additional Responsibilities:

• In line with the national curriculum, employ rigorous assessment techniques to ensure innovative and strategic planning and delivery across the department.

• Research, understand and develop the geography curriculum with a focus on the GCSE 9-1 grades in line with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

• Build a KS3 geography curriculum that promotes a love for learning, leading to students selecting the option at KS4.

• Assist the Curriculum Lead for Ethics and Humanities in creating clear department assessment plans which contribute positively to the Academy Development and Improvement Plan (ADIP).

• Contribute to the development of whole school strategic planning and policies through attendance at middle leadership meetings.

• Assist the Curriculum Lead for Ethics and Humanities in overseeing and evaluating the department budget and resources.

• Line manage the geography team.

Part of White Rose Academies Trust - Leeds East Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure an Ofsted rating of World Class.

Closing Date: Monday 24th April 2023, 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 24th April 2023

Interview Date: Friday 28th April 2023

Start Date: 1st September 2023 or on successful completion of pre-employment checks

For more information, please visit our website at www.whiteroseacademies.org.

To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org by the closing date. Please note we are unable to accept CV’s.

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

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