Head of Geography

Head of Geography

Start date:  January 2022 (earlier if possible)

Salary: MPS + TLR2A (including London Fringe)

Contract type: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Geography, committed to the development of learning with a clear vision for their subject and able to lead a successful team.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone with creativity and ambition to go “beyond outstanding”, to develop an exceptional department.

The successful candidate will have the vision and skills to ensure that the students receive a coordinated and exciting experience of Geography across the Key Stages and will be able to deliver high quality teaching and learning within a creative and active curriculum.

This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic direction for Geography across the academy and give you an opportunity to significantly build your leadership skills.

The successful applicant will have:

• An opportunity to take a key role in the development of a rapidly improving school

• A passion for teaching Geography;

• Experience or ambition of holding a responsibility within the department;

• An outstanding practitioner of Geography with a proven track record of examination outcomes;

• The ability to create and facilitate highly creative, challenging and engaging lessons;

• The highest aspirations and expectations for all students, yourself and our school.

The Academy is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust group which provides opportunities to work closely with other academies within the Trust through school-to-school support and provide continuous professional development.

An opportunity to meet with the Head of school and a tour of the school is highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Campbell on 01992 714800.

For an application pack please contact Mrs M Campbell by email michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org or download an application pack from our website www.kha-tkat.org

Please note that CVs will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Campbell at michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org

Closing date for applications is 12th July 2021

Interviews will take place as soon as possible

Health and Safety

King Harold follows the TKAT, Essex and Government COVID 19 guidelines in order to protect students, staff and visitors to the school

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.