Head of Geography : MPS/UPS + TLR 2B + Outer London

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B + Outer London

Start date: As soon as appropriate candidate is available.

Application closing date: 9am Monday 6 February 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 6 February 2023

Post not suitable for an ECT. All other levels of experience are welcome.

The intention is to appoint a high calibre leader for our growing Geography Department.

Applications are welcome from teachers of all faiths and other belief backgrounds; and this is reflected in our current staff composition. If you would like to apply please send a completed application form and equalities form to vacancies@standrewtheapostle.org.uk

As a dynamic Head of Geography you will enthuse students through the provision of high-quality teaching and learning, encouraging all students to develop their potential to the full. The successful candidate will be a leader who is passionate about all aspects of geography with a drive to make a difference and develop the subject in our brand-new building (currently under construction).

The ideal candidate will be:

A leader who:

• Has a passion for Geography and someone who is able to build on the fantastic achievement of the past and take Geography forward in new and innovative ways

• Expects and demonstrates the highest standards and offers an aspirational role model for all department members

• Can enthuse our diverse range of students and see this diversity as a strength

• Has experience of narrowing the attainment gap between disadvantaged, SEND and non-disadvantaged students.

• Has some successful leadership experience in more than one school.

• Demonstrates good understanding of assessment and monitoring procedures.

• Is willing to learn and apply new techniques that contribute to high quality teaching, learning and assessment.

Being part of STA means living our values of community, ambition and opportunity. We want our young people to leave STA with confidence and a strong belief that they can make the best of their life chances and be positive citizens with a strong moral compass. We all have the potential to shape our school and it’s through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy.

St Andrew the Apostle School can offer you:

• A rewarding and dynamic position, valued as one that will make a lasting and positive impact on our school community

• A welcoming and inclusive working environment

• Career development, and CPD courses, with Trust-wide collaboration across five schools at whole school and subject level

• Being part of a forward-thinking, empowered middle leaders’ team

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Access to an Employee Wellbeing Hub

• Free parking onsite

STA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

The postholder will be required to undergo criminal, teacher status, qualification, medical, online and reference checks as part of the recruitment process and must be willing to participate in further training as the job requires. All staff are expected to take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students at the School.

Students at St Andrew appreciate being taught well and enjoy their learning. They expect high standards and like to be challenged and stretched in the classroom. They participate well and enjoy taking responsibility across the school.

The subject is a popular choice at GCSE.

GCSE results 2022: 54% Grade 4 and above.

A-Level has yet to be introduced. We are hoping that the successful candidate will work to ensure it is added to the post 16 curriculum

The school is excited to appoint a candidate who will fit well with our staff body and who will support and promote the whole school ethos. The candidate must be an excellent classroom practitioner and be able to demonstrate that s/he can play a leadership role across the school. If you are confident that you can rise to these challenges then visit our website www.standrewtheapostle.org.uk for further details.