Head of Geography

We are looking for a Head of Geography in a school which offers excellent opportunities for professional development.

Ealing Fields High School, is one of four Twyford Trust schools, and you will be joining us at a time of growth. The organisation therefore offers good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools.    

The role of Head of Geography is an exciting opportunity for an innovative teacher and curriculum planner who is ready to take on departmental leadership. You will have responsibility for managing the department in terms of curriculum planning and progress monitoring within the framework of the existing Trust curriculum model with a very experienced and supportive Trust-Geography lead. You will ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in the department is consistently high and will contribute to the development of a culture of sharing good practice. Additionally, you will be responsible for the delivery of a rich wider learning offer in Geography.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with an ability to lead training in teaching and learning. You will be an experienced curriculum and assessment planner, will have experience of achieving outstanding student outcomes across a range of abilities and will be an excellent analyst of student performance data. You will be enthused by the prospect of leading and managing others to achieve common goals. 

We offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team
• Opportunity to gain experience within 4 different Trust schools with a common commitment to professional collaboration.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and QTS
• Proven record of outstanding results
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role
• Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives
• Some experience of managing others / managing change
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

The Twyford Trust

The Twyford Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for all Trust schools – the Trust comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing.

Ealing Fields High School

Ealing Fields High School was opened as a Free School in 2016, and became part of the Twyford CE Academies Trust on 1st September 2017. Ealing Fields is the smallest of the Trust schools, with only 150 in each Year Group and therefore has a very compact community identity. The staff community is very positive, highly motivated and fully engaged in professional development. The school moved to its brand-new permanent site in Northfields in September 2020 and achieved a Progress 8 score of +1.34 with its first set of public examinations in 2022 which reflects our relentless commitment to providing the best possible education for all students.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted to Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time below. They can emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk 

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 18th April 2023

Interview date: TBC

Please see below for the Job Description.

’The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.’

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.