Head of Geography Department
Queensbury Academy
Central Bedfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS plus TLR 2C
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 or earlier by negotiation.
- Apply by:
- 3 June 2018
Job overview
We wish to appoint a highly effective practitioner who can lead the Geography Department commencing January 2019 or earlier by negotiation.
The successful candidate will have:
- The ability to support strategic leadership and continue to develop the department
- The ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support others to achieve excellence
- The ability to teach Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
- The ability to enthuse and motivate students
- The ability to form positive relationships leading to excellent behaviour for learning
- A commitment to continuous professional development
Queensbury Academy is an extremely popular and over-subscribed Academy,
situated on a pleasant site at the foot of Dunstable Downs – South Bedfordshire. We offer staff an outstanding induction programme; excellent support for professional development excellent facilities and resources and a very friendly working atmosphere.
We would welcome visits from prospective applicants.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further information and an application form can be obtained from the Academy website at www.queensburyacademy.com or for further information contact Mrs S Gadsden, Principal’s PA at the Academy telephone number 01582 601241.
Closing date Monday 4th June, interviews will be held on Thursday 7th June 2018.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the Academy.
Attached documents
About Queensbury Academy
- Queensbury Academy
- Langdale Road, Dunstable
- Bedfordshire
- LU6 3BU
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Queensbury Academy is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive academy, with a growing Sixth Form. The school is situated on a pleasant site at the foot of Dunstable Downs, South Bedfordshire.
Queensbury is the school of choice in Dunstable and has been oversubscribed for the past four years. Its growing Sixth Form has expanded by 25% in the past year thanks to the quality of teaching and the range of courses on offer.
Our diverse and inclusive community will provide the next generation with the skills and knowledge required to grow in learning and in life.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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