Head of Geography
The Grange Academy
Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS - UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2021
Job overview
THE ROLE
We are seeking an outstanding/potential Head of Geography to join us from January 2022. This is an exciting opportunity for the candidate to continue to build an exceptional department around them, including mentoring NQTs and growing the department.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate will have the ability to inspire children and young people, instilling a love of Geography both as an academic subject and applying it to the world around them. Someone who is a tireless advocate for their subject, who is forward thinking in their approaches to development, change and improvement is essential for this role and school culture; we are developing an academic culture where the highest standards are expected of staff and students in line with the Future Academies belief system.
You will be adding your knowledge and value to our established department, teaching with and supporting dedicated and passionate subject specialists and ensuring high-quality learning takes place. You will ensure that outstanding attainment and progress are continued to be secured at all key stages.
As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate:
- A strong academic record with a degree from a leading university (ideally 2:1 or above)
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Great passion for their subject with high cultural literacy to deliver sophisticated lessons and continue to raise teaching standards across the Geography Department
- The enthusiasm and energy required to work with the children and young people in our schools
- An unwavering belief in the power of education to change lives, as per our trust’s motto, libertas per cultum (freedom through education). We expect all teachers to share in, and feel empowered by, this concept
- Those earlier in their teaching career and seeking advancement will also be considered
WHO WE ARE
The Grange Academy is a state-funded secondary school based in Bushey, Hertfordshire. We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and seven secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. We are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum; our school motto is libertas per cultum (freedom through education), and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.
THE BENEFITS
- The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.
- Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced.
- Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.
- Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for the position Head of Geography at The Grange Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an online application form.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 4th October 2021.
Future Academies reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.
About The Grange Academy
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