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Head of Geography

Head of Geography

Wrekin College

Telford and Wrekin

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive salary scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2022
Apply by:
10 December 2021

Job overview

HMC Co-educational Boarding and Day 11 - 18

Head of Geography (Full time)

To start April 2022

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic geographer who will lead this highly successful department forward with drive, initiative and a clear vision.  Applications will be welcomed from experienced Heads of Department or high quality teachers who have not yet had the opportunity to run a department. The right candidate may have as little as two years’ experience in the classroom but possess the energy and skills to develop geography at Wrekin.

The person appointed will be expected to teach geography to the full range of abilities and age groups up to A level.  The successful candidate will be an inspirational subject teacher, a good communicator and will have good organisational skills and an eye for detail.

Wrekin College is a busy school set within its own attractive and spacious grounds.  A willingness to be fully involved in the school’s co-curricular programme and the life of the school is important. This will include Saturday morning activities and an evening boarding duty. Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate.

Application forms and further details of the post are available from www.wrekincollege.com, the Human Resources Manager on 01952 265730 or by e-mail from hr@wrekincollege.com.  The completed forms with full curriculum vitae and letters of application should be sent to hr@wrekincollege.com by Friday 10th December 2021.

Wrekin College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring list check.

Registered Charity No. 528417


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About Wrekin College

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  • Wrekin College
  • Sutherland Road, Wellington
  • Shropshire
  • TF1 3BH
  • United Kingdom
+44 1952 265600

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Wrekin College is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11-18 situated in beautiful Wellington, Shropshire. It is part of the Allied Group of schools and is also a member of HMC. With interest in Wrekin at an all-time high, we now have circa 570 pupils pupils on roll.

Wrekin College was first opened in 1880 by philanthropist and businessman Sir John Bayley, in the Shropshire market town Wellington. It started out as a boys-only school; girls were admitted to the sixth form in 1975 and to the rest of the school in 1983.

Headmaster

Toby Spence (from September 2023)

Values and vision

Wrekin College is focused on creating a community where every individual student is made to feel valued and involved. Small class sizes help to make this aim more attainable. The school upholds the highest educational standards, while giving its students an understanding of the Christian values in which its ethos is rooted.

ISI report

'The overwhelming majority of parents agreed that the school promotes an environment which successfully supports their child's personal development. Inspection evidence firmly supports this view.'

View Wrekin College's latest ISI report

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