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Head of Geography

Head of Geography

City of London School

London

  • Expired
Salary:
£34, 460 - £60, 250 pa, plus responsibility allowance and timetable allocation
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
12 November 2019

Job overview

CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL

Head of Geography

£34, 460 - £60, 250 pa, plus responsibility allowance and timetable allocation

Location: London

An outstanding teacher of Geography is required to join CLS as the Head of Department in September 2020. The Department is very successful, and the School has a long-standing record of high academic achievement (92.5% of A Level and Pre U entries gained A* to B/D1-M1 grades in 2019) and there is also much happening in terms of extra-curricular activities. We expect all staff to be fully involved in School life.

The post will involve teaching Geography to years 6 – 13. Experience in a position of responsibility to date in their present school is advantageous.

The School occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Paul’s Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern as well as owning impressive Off-Site Sports Facilities in South East London.

City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the School website.

Further details and an application form are available from our website.

Closing date: Noon 12 November 2019.

Interviews will be held on 18 November 2019.

Attached documents

About City of London School

About City of London School

City of London School is an independent school based in London for boys aged 10-18.

The school site is situated by the Thames. It has over 20 acres of sports pitches. It was established in 1834 and moved to its present site in 1986. The school is governed by a board and by the City of London Corporation, which appoints its governors.

Head

Alan Bird

Values and vision

City of London School’s main aims are to encourage every pupil to be the best version of themselves. The Schools prepares pupils to be respectful, optimistic and inquisitive and ultimately kind in their outlook, aware of their wider community and ready for life after school in the 21st century.

The school aims for all pupils to fulfil their potential and leave with a love of learning. Staff are highly qualified specialists in their subjects and their own academic aspirations encourage pupils to develop their creative, intellectual and physical skills.

They teach pupils the value of constructive questioning and analysis and give them the tools with which to interrogate the world and to form their own ideas and opinions, as well as appreciating and respecting those of others.

Independent Schools Inspectorate

“City of London School is exceptionally successful. The pupils’ achievements are high and they make outstanding progress, doing justice to their very high ability, which is far above the national average. Attainment is high at GCSE and A level, and pupils meet with outstanding success in applying for the most highly competitive university courses… Sound discipline and good order are present throughout, and boys express appreciation of the school’s atmosphere.”

View City of London School’s latest ISI report

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