Head of Geography

The Headteacher and Governors of the Hammersmith Academy Trust are offering a great opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join as Head of Geography. The successful applicant will be a well-qualified, experienced specialist who is committed to achieving high standards and developing each child to their potential. For the right candidate, there will be an opportunity to discuss wider responsibilities at interview.

This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development and will include elements of curriculum leadership, pastoral leadership and potentially some academy wide responsibilities.

Ofsted – January 2022

“Hammersmith Academy continues to be a good school".

"Leaders and staff are determined that all their pupils will succeed. They have established a culture of aspiration for all, regardless of pupils’ individual starting points".

"Subject leaders’ curriculum thinking is strong. They work together effectively to identify the essential ideas and concepts that the curriculum needs to emphasise. For example, teachers of History and English collaborate to plan a Year 9 unit in which pupils learn about the Russian Revolution. Pupils then draw on their history knowledge to analyse themes in the novel ‘Animal farm’. This approach helps pupils to make links between subject content and to put their learning into context.”

We require someone who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students who are engaging and rewarding to work with.

If you are an outstanding leader with high expectations, who can achieve the highest standards from your students and staff team and can create a culture of success through challenge and innovation as well as instil a love of learning, we would like to hear from you.

Hammersmith Academy offers:

• a bespoke CPD program for all staff and exciting career opportunities

• excellent pastoral care

• an excellent reputation in the local community

• a dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff

• first-class facilities and resources

• a comprehensive staff benefits package including free daily lunch

• aspirational and hardworking students

• strong parental engagement

We would very much like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm. We are very happy to discuss the role informally and visits to the school are welcome.

For further details, please visit our website www.hammersmithacademy.org

Closing Date:     Monday, 5th June – 9.00am

Interviews:        To be confirmed

Applications from candidates wishing to work on a part-time basis, will be considered.

In accordance with recommendations made by the DfE in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This will help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Hammersmith Academy will explore with the applicant at interview.

All applications will initially be acknowledged by e-mail. If you have not heard further within two weeks of the closing date you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Hammersmith 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 disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Hammersmith Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.