Key Stage 3 Leader - Geography

Key Stage 3 Leader - Geography

MPS/UPS + TLR 2a £3213

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Key Stage 3 Leader to join our Geography department on a permanent basis. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively with the Subject Leader to develop the wider Geography curriculum, raising academic achievement and ensuring all pupils make outstanding progress in all areas.

The successful candidate will be:

§ Able to inspire pupils of all abilities within Geography to achieve their highest potential.

§ Able to deputise in the absence of the Subject/Faculty Leader.

§ Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching and ability to share your practice with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.

§ Able to contribute to the strategic development of the department by implementing new initiatives, and monitoring and reporting on key outcomes within their allocated Key Stage.

§ Responsible and accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupil progress and supporting individual pupils’ learning needs within their allocated Key Stage.

You will be:

§ An outstanding practitioner.

§ Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

§ Dedicated to being the best you can be.

§ Passionate about Geography and the education of young people.

§ Committed to Crofton Academy values.

§ Be creative, enthusiastic and engaging and able to challenge pupils.

§ Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.

§ Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.

§ Committed to promoting Geography as a subject.

§ Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life.

Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.

We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Relevant information and application forms are available on the school website at www.croftonacademy.org.uk.

For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 10am on Monday 15th April 2024.

All application forms should be directed to recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk.