Head of Department Geography

The successful candidate will lead a team of committed teachers who believe that successful outcomes stem from learning and teaching that fosters engagement and challenge in the classroom. 

Structure

The Geography Department at The Deepings School has designed its curriculum to help students learn about the key geographical issues of the day in a way which is increasingly interactive and enquiry based.  We strongly promote the importance of fieldwork, decision making and independent enquiry as we seek to prepare students with the transferable skills they will need for the opportunities and challenges of life beyond school.

The KS3 curriculum spirals, taking students on a journey from understanding their own personal geography and connection to it; to that of the UK and our place within it; and then to a global understanding.  Recall strategies are embedded within our curriculum, supported by bespoke knowledge organisers.  At KS3 students are taught in mixed ability bandings, set on two lessons a week. Opportunities for ICT, fieldwork and cross-curricular links have also been increased.  We believe that we have chosen topics which are modern, exciting and relevant to young people today.

Geography is currently a popular option subject at KS4, signalling our commitment to the EBACC: we are currently running five groups in Year 11, and four in Year 10, both set on 3 periods a week. We study the Edexcel B Geography Specification.  Fieldwork has been carried out in Hunstanton, and Leicester currently, but is an area open for development.  We also offer our GCSE students optional residential opportunities overseas to Iceland.  

In the Sixth Form, students study the Edexcel A’ Level.  Fieldwork has been carried out previously with the Field Studies Council, and we are exploring collaborative opportunities with our Trust, but as with A Level, this a flexible area open to development.

The Geography Department has four dedicated classrooms - if you join us you will have your own classroom. Geography has close links to the other Humanities subjects creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere.  The department is well-resourced and we actively encourage the development of new and up-to-date resources to stimulate and engage our students.  We have access to admin support from our administrators which allows teaching staff to focus on developing teaching and learning.  You would be one of four full time members of the department.  Geography has strong links with our Trust, and additional support is accessed there, as well as with weekly link meetings with an Assistant Head.

We are looking for an inspirational Head of Department Geography to join our school.

You will have

• a good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds
• a passion for Geography which shows in your classroom practice
• the ability to guide students through their academic and personal development

We offer you the opportunity to share our positive, professional, people-centred and performance focused outlook by joining:

• a hard-working and progressive team of over 220 teaching and support staff
• a popular school with an adventurous approach to learning and life at the heart of all we do
• a member of the Anthem Schools Trust.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.