Head of Geography

The Trustees of George Dixon Academy are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic leader for the Geography team from September 2017.

George Dixon has achieved Academy status due to the exceptional rise in academic performance as recognised by the Department of Education; and was given the judgement of Good in all categories by Ofsted in January 2013. The Academy has also received national recognition, in 2014, from both the Minister of State for schools and the SSAT for the excellent progress of our students. Levels of progress in English and Maths have been significantly above the National Average over the past three years.

Geography is taught at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. We wish to appoint a teacher who has a true passion for the teaching of RE and who can also demonstrate the qualities required to lead and develop other teachers.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the willingness and ability to lead and manage the work of the Department
• Raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Teach Geography at all Key Stages;
• Have a commitment to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
• Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour;
• Have opportunities to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students;
• An innovative curriculum;
• The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future;
• A data rich environment focused on raising standards.

We would welcome applications from experienced or newly qualified teachers. Visits to the academy are welcomed and encouraged. Should you wish to visit, please contact Mr George Pearce (Associate Leader)g.pearce@georgedixonacademy.com  

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st February 2017.

An online application pack is available from http://www.georgedixonacademy.com and look under ‘News’ and then ‘Vacancies’.

Letters of application must address the following three questions:

1. Describe your philosophy on the teaching of Geography. (Maximum 400 words)

2. Write about a time when you have modelled good practice to colleagues. What was the impact? (Maximum 400 words)

3. Describe how you would lead the Geography department in contributing to the wider ethos of the school. (Maximum 500 words)

Completed applications must be returned to Anju Bala either via email a.bala@georgedixonacademy.com or George Dixon Academy, Portland Road, Birmingham, B16 9GD

George Dixon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

George Dixon Academy is an equal opportunity employer.