Head of Geography

Addey and Stanhope is rich in tradition. It is also forward-looking: a place of excitement and innovation. Most importantly, we are a community, a family. We all work here because we believe that we can make a difference to the life chances of the young people of Deptford. This has remained the core purpose of the school for 300 years and this will never be compromised.

We are looking to recruit a passionate and forward-looking Head of Geography to build on the outstanding work of the previous postholder. You will be joining a dynamic and progressive Humanities Team (consisting of Geography, History, RE, Citizenship) that supports all our pupils to be happy and healthy through providing them with the tools they need to critically assesses the world around them, to understand how that world has developed, and to support them to be informed changemakers.

This is not a ‘run-of-the mill’ school. We have an innovative approach to performance management, centering process, and pedagogy, and we are particularly in interested in leaders who consider themselves lifelong learners and are committed to developing others.

You will be leading a small and very successful Geography department and will be required to teach across Humanities. This role would suit an innovative and creative practitioner who is passionate about Geography and wishes to move into middle leadership.

The School:

1. Small, high achieving, comprehensive with a strong sense of community.

2. Individual professional development programme tailored to your needs and career ambitions - excellent opportunities for progression.

3. Located in a dynamic area of London undergoing rapid and exciting changes, with great train, tube, DLR and bus links.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

▪ Passionate about Geography

▪ An innovative and creative practitioner

▪ Committed to raising standards, with the highest expectations of all students.

▪ Committed to working collaboratively across key stages 3 and 4

▪ Committed to developing as a teacher and contributing to the continued development of the whole school

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

Addey & Stanhope School follows the Lewisham Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy

We may interview candidates as and when applications are received and reserve the right to close this job advert early if we adequately fill the position. It is advised that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

No agencies please