Head of Geography

HEAD OF GEOPGRAPHY

Start Date: September 2024

·        Highly competitive salary (Inner London rates)

·        Excellent staff development and progression opportunities

·        Minimum: TLR 1B (£11,406 per annum); more for an exceptional candidate

·        Recruitment & Retention allowance

·        Employee Assistance Programme (providing counselling and legal support for family members)

·        Excellent staff development/progression opportunities

·        Free drinks and lunch

·        Interest free computer loan

·        iPad for all staff

·        Free car parking and electric charging bays

·        Gym/Fitness suite

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our incredibly successful Geography team of 10 teachers through the next stage of its development. Reporting to the current post holder who will take on a wider school responsibility, the successful applicant will:

·        be an excellent teacher and leader with the ambition, vision and drive to lead a team of motivated and committed teachers who believe that there are no limits to what our students can achieve.

·        have a strong and sustained track record of delivering outstanding outcomes at GCSE and/or A Level. In addition, they will have experience of coaching and developing other staff. 

Geography is a core subject at key stage 3 and a popular choice at key stage 4 with nearly 300 students studying the subject in years 10 and 11. At GCSE, we teach the AQA specification. Student outcomes are also quite pleasing with nearly 40% of last year’s cohort of 188 students achieving grades 7-9 at GCSE. Geography is equally a popular choice at A level. We currently have 53 students studying the subject in years 12 and 13. The Edexcel GCE A/AS specification is taught at key stage 5.  A level outcomes are equally pleasing with last year’s cohort of 22 students achieving an average grade of A- in the GCE A level course.

Brampton Manor Academy is a very large and successful 11-18 mixed school with nearly 3,000 pupils on roll.  What are proud of what our students have achieved but not complacent about the challenges and opportunities for growth that lie ahead. We know that our best days are still ahead of us. The successful applicant will enjoy many employment benefits and receive excellent induction and staff development opportunities. 

How to apply

If you are excited by the prospect of joining us on the next stage of our journey, please visit our website www.bramptonmanor.org to apply and obtain further details about this role. All completed application forms should be sent by email to jobs@bramptonmanor.org

Brampton Manor Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are fully committed to the safeguarding of children. Enhanced DBS, Barred List, Prohibition and Social media checks will always be carried out on new employees.

Closing date: MONDAY 22 APRIL 2024 (NOON)

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.