Curriculum Leader - Geography

Curriculum Leader – Geography – September 2018

MPR/UPR & TLR2B – (Salary open to negotiations for outstanding Candidates)

Copthall School is a culturally diverse and inclusive all girls secondary school based in Mill Hill, Barnet. 

Geography results are consistently strong (85% pass 9-4), with our 2017 results at GCSE and A-Level above the national averages. Our thriving Sixth Form which is in the top 12% of schools for A Level results (ALPS grade 2) offers both A-Level and vocational pathways and our students boast an excellent success rate in University applications. Following the appointment of a new Headteacher in September 2016, Copthall has seen rapid improvements in standards across the school which resulted in outstanding outcomes and a progress 8 score of +0.82. Copthall also featured in the 2017 Parliamentary Review showcasing best practice. 

http://www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/editions/secondary-education/secondary-london

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Curriculum Leader of Geography who will join a thriving and committed department. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking for promotion or alternatively an experienced candidate who would like to join and lead a department in a thriving school.

The successful candidate will:

• be able to demonstrate the ability      to lead a team
• be an excellent classroom      practitioner with the ability to enthuse students with a love of learning 
• have a commitment to, and be      passionate about, maintaining and developing high standards of achievement      for learners of all abilities across all Key stages
• have the proven ability to think      strategically and inspire and promote high expectations to raise standards
• be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every child can succeed
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Join a supportive team that has a good track record for student outcomes
• Access to continuous staff development. All staff receive coaching as part of our Incremental Coaching Programme and we strongly support NPQML & NPQSL

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange this.  

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. 

Appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level. 

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date 

Application forms must be completed and are available from the School website: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937. 

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Closing date:  Wednesday 16th May 2018 (12 noon)