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Head of Geography

Head of Geography

Spen Valley High School

Kirklees

  • £28,000 - £43,685 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR2b
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 December 2022

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspiring Teacher to lead our Geography Department. 

This could be an excellent first step onto the leadership ladder or a new challenge for someone who already has leadership experience, providing an opportunity to make a real impact. We are looking for a dynamic individual with drive and commitment.

We are seeking an individual to engage our students through their enthusiasm and passion for the subjects; someone who will inspire students beyond the curriculum and expand their cultural knowledge so that they can stand shoulder to shoulder’ with any other young person, from any other background. We want someone who enjoys working with young people, who believes it is a privilege to be a part of their journey into adulthood, and who understands the challenges faced by young people growing up in today's world.

This is a key time to join Spen Valley High School having just been awarded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2022, to build upon our many strengths and further develop a truly coherent and high-quality provision for our students. In this role you will work alongside a team of highly professional & dedicated staff, who are welcoming, courageous, open-minded and supportive. We are proud to have been part of the Alex Timpson Programme and have recently been awarded the Attachment Research Community (Secondary) Award which recognises our commitment to becoming a Trauma Informed School. Therefore, we are seeking someone in this role who either has experience of Trauma Informed Practices or is committed to this way of working.

When joining Spen Valley you are entering a supportive environment where we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of support and CPD opportunities. Being a member of Red Kite Alliance, we receive support, advice and training from some of the most successful schools in Yorkshire. We encourage our staff not only in their involvement in various activities throughout the school but also to be proactive and come up with new and fresh ideas to engage and enthuse both our staff and students.

Staff Benefits include:

- Employee Healthcare

- A Middle Leader Coaching Programme

- The opportunity to work with colleagues across the Red Kite Teaching School Hub

- Teachers Pension

- Staff supervision (counselling & support services)

- Varied Wellbeing Activities


How to apply

When applying for a post in our school we ask that you do not provide a generic letter. We are looking for candidates who have a genuine passion for working in our school, therefore we strongly advise you to look at our website, particularly our Trauma Informed Practices and in your application give specific information as to why you want to work in a school such as ours and what experience and/or qualifications you have, will make you the best candidate for the role. 

To apply for this role please upload your application form together with your cover letter by the closing date. For more information about the school please see our website at www.spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk or

contact our HR Lead, Tracey Bland on 01924 405451 or by email

hr@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk. 

All employees are required to promote and actively support the School’s responsibilities towards safeguarding and are subject to Enhanced DBS Checks.

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About Spen Valley High School

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+44 1924 405451

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We are an oversubscribed, 11-16 comprehensive school situated in North Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Having been awarded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2022, this is a key time for Spen Valley High School as we build upon our many strengths and continue to develop a truly coherent and high-quality provision for our students. In this role you will work alongside a team of highly professional & dedicated staff, who are welcoming, courageous, open-minded, and supportive.

We are privileged to have been part of the Alex Timpson Programme, and our commitment to becoming a Trauma Informed School was nationally recognised in November 2021, when we were awarded the Attachment Research Community (Secondary) Award.

We pride ourselves on being ethical leaders, and leading with integrity. When joining Spen Valley you are entering an environment that balances professional challenge with support and kindness. We expect our colleagues to work hard, and go the ‘extra mile’ for our students, but in doing so we recognise that additional support is sometimes necessary and our Trauma Informed and relational approach extends to the way we work with our staff.

What makes Spen Valley High School different?

We are proud to be a Trauma Informed School and are looking for someone who fully supports our vision and approach. We know that all young people have been disadvantaged by the Covid pandemic but alongside this, we have a significant number of students in our school with complex backgrounds. These young people not only require, but deserve courageous and resilient teachers who can balance the teaching of their subject to a high standard, with helping their students to navigate their way through the challenges they face. We make no excuses about our approach; but this is not about ‘dumbing down’, far from it, we want colleagues with high expectations but who can manage students through outstanding teaching and developing strong relationships. We require someone with good emotional intelligence and who will show warmth, compassion and empathy to all our students.

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