Head of Geography
The Academy of St Nicholas
Liverpool
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2c (£6,450)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2018
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2017
Job overview
Head of Geography
MPS/UPS TLR2c (£6,450)
Permanent
Required for January 2018
The Academy of St Nicholas is an 11-18 Academy with nearly 900 students on roll. The Academy is focused upon driving standards of achievement rapidly and this makes it a dynamic and exciting place to work. The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to ensuring that every student makes the most of their potential. The Academy concentrates on providing the highest quality of teaching, with bespoke CPD for all staff to support this, the best possible student support and the most appropriate and innovative curriculum.
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and ambitious Head of Department – Geography. This role is responsible for rapid improvement of outcomes across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity of developing an offering in KS5 as part of All Saints Sixth Form.
The Academy benefits from its membership of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust, a unique Joint Faith Multi Academy Trust in Liverpool. The Trust has a proven track record in developing leaders and ensuring staff reach their full potential and career aspirations through a comprehensive programme of CPD and career progression opportunities. Leaders within the Trust benefit from access to the highest quality local and national training programmes, as well as peer to peer support and professional mentoring within the Trust.
We are determined that the successful candidate will have:
· A passion for Geography teaching.
· Experience of supporting change and development within a department
· Reliable evidence of very good to outstanding teaching with a focus on raising student achievement at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
· A passion for making a difference for young people in the city of Liverpool.
Closing date for applications: Monday 16th October at 9.00am
Interviews Date: Thursday 19th October
Further information and an application pack can be obtained by contacting our Hays Recruitment Partner, Holly Currie, by emailing holly.currie@hays.com or by calling 0161 228 7300. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can also be arranged by contacting Holly Currie.
School Details
51 Horrocks Ave, Liverpool, L19 5NY
Web: http://theacademyofstnicholas.org.uk/
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
“The Academy of St Nicholas is a member of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust”
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
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About The Academy of St Nicholas
- The Academy of St Nicholas
- 51 Horrocks Avenue, Liverpool
- Merseyside
- L19 5NY
- United Kingdom
The Academy of St Nicholas is a joint Catholic / Church of England Academy offering secondary education to students aged 11 – 18. Our specialism is Enterprise and Business supported by a secondary specialism of Language for Business.
At The Academy of St Nicholas we realise that every student is different. Everybody has their own talents and interests and, as an Academy, our purpose is to ensure that all our students discover, explore and reach their full potential. It is our intention that The Academy of St Nicholas becomes one of the leading Academies in the country. Working in partnership with our sponsors and other educational organisations we will ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of learning and bring maximum benefits to all our current and future students
As a centre of learning, the Academy dedicates itself to ensuring that:
- Everyone has access to the best possible curriculum that suits their needs and aspirations, allowing them to achieve the highest possible standards.
- Everyone is guaranteed a variety of learning experiences that are enjoyable, relevant, motivating and challenging.
- Everyone experiences learning in an environment which is secure, supportive and stimulating.
- Everyone receives the highest levels of support and guidance to ensure both educational progress and personal and social development in preparation for the life after school.
- Members of the local community are actively involved as partners in the education process.
The Academy is a brand new purpose built, 8.5 acre Learning Park in Garston. We offer unique opportunities for staff, students and the community to come together to learn in a 21st century environment.
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