Head of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Head of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months

To Start 3 January 2022 

Harrogate Ladies’ College was founded 126 years ago and is an independent school with a Church of England foundation offering day, boarding and weekly boarding. The School is a member of the Girls’ School Association teaching boys and girls aged 2-11 and girls 11 -18 years.  Harrogate Ladies’ College was deemed to be Excellent in all areas in the ISI inspection of 2017.

We are looking for an inspiring leader to cover the running of our Geography department and be part of our Heads of Department team during a maternity leave.  In addition to an excellent degree/relevant qualifications and strong record as a classroom practitioner, the applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically, organise other people, communicate needs and plans to the Senior Leadership Team and motivate others. Strong administrative skills will be essential.  High standards are expected of staff as well as pupils and we all strive to ‘be the best that we can be’. 

Please refer to the Head of Department job description and overview of the Geography department documents provided.

Closing date:

9.00am, Thursday 23 September 2021

Interviews will take place on:

Thursday 7 October 2021

Applications:

Applications should be made on the School’s Application Form with a Covering Letter (the application form is available on the TES portal or from recruitment@hlc.org.uk).

Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Please note that the successful applicant will not be able to start in school until all pre-employment checks have been completed. The school is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.