Curriculum Leader of Geography

The Buckingham School’s vision is Success for All; success for our students, our staff and our community. By joining us, you will be part of an establishment that seeks to develop individuals holistically, through our seven school virtues, where personal responsibility and self-improvement underpin all that we do. We are a student-centred school that recognises that our staff have the authority, expertise and passion to bring our vision to life.

Due to the school’s expansion and growth in student numbers, we seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated Curriculum Leader of Geography. Whilst having a real passion for the subject, we are looking for an innovative and committed leader and classroom practitioner who can teach exceptional Geography across Key Stages 3 to 5 as well as the experience and drive to continually improve the subject. We are looking for the right candidate to raise standards of student attainment and achievement, monitor and support student progress and hold high expectations of themselves, their team and their students.

This is an exciting period to join The Buckingham School; we have just completed 2.5 million pounds of renovation work within the school, with more remodelling and renovation of the school premises planned in the near future. We have seen steady improvement in all areas of the school over the past three years and we will continue in our quest to become the community school of choice within the locality. We are ambitious, oversubscribed and our students are fantastic to work with. 

This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Achieve outstanding student attainment outcomes
• Possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Teach in a strong and dynamic team of teachers
• Work collaboratively with other curriculum leaders across the school
• Lead on the design and development of the Geography curriculum

In return, we will offer you:

• A professional, supportive and experienced Team
• A personalised approach to Continuing Professional Development
• A role in a school that has a clear vision
• The opportunity to work with students who possess excellent attitudes to learning
• A learning environment that is ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking

Please access details relating to this vacancy from our website via the Apply button. In addition, should you require further information or wish to arrange an informal visit to the school then please contact Mrs Alison Allen, PA to Headteacher, on 01280 818 920.

Completed applications should be sent to Mr A McGinnes, Headteacher via aallen@buckinghamschool.org

Closing date for application:  Friday 2nd July 2021 at 9am

Interviews:  week commencing 5th July 2021

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.