Head of Geography

Harris Academy Merton opened in 2006 and serves students from Year 7 to Sixth Form. In 2008 we achieved a grading of 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, a judgment that was repeated under the more challenging criteria in 2012. The current student role is 1200, with a planned increase in our Year 7 intake over the next two years taking our numbers from 180 to 240 students.   Applications for places greatly exceed the places available. The Academy is set in seven acres of land containing five Teaching Blocks, a Sports Hall, a full size floodlit all weather pitch plus four full size floodlit tennis courts and our own playing fields as well as an Administration building containing the  Assembly Hall and Dining Hall. We are favourably located for public transport with good local access to bus, mainline train and underground links, as well as on-site parking for vehicles and bicycles. 

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled practitioner to work within our Humanities Department to lead the Geography specialism. Committed to raising achievement in Geography you will give students the skills to succeed across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a high calibre teacher who can teach pupils of all abilities
• Be ready to manage and lead a growing department
• Be able to show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching
• Have the capacity to develop the subject curriculum and bring innovative ideas to the classroom.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work within an Academy classified as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2008 and 2012
• A calm, well disciplined, positive and innovative learning environment
• Excellent facilities and resources for staff and students
• Excellent record of examination results

As part of the Harris Federation of Schools you can expect to work in an atmosphere of mutual support and co-operation.   We offer excellent professional development and promotion opportunities within both the Academy and the Harris Federation. If you are committed to the learning and well-being of young people we welcome your application.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 a.m.  Friday, 10th March 2017

For more information or to arrange a visit to the academy, please call 020 8623 1000 or email info@harrismerton.org.uk.

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.