Lead Practitioner for Geography L11 -L15 Flexible location

About the organisation:

This is an incredible opportunity for you to make a difference and join a great team of people as a leader within the supportive Head Office team of a values-led organisation. Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest not-for-profit MAT's in England with almost 5,000 staff and 30,000 students. We have been around since 2009 making us one of the longest established trusts. Our mission is to be the Trust that makes the biggest difference both inside and outside the classroom.

Our vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential, whether going on to study at a leading university or entering the world of work. We are determined to become the Trust that makes the biggest difference, both inside and outside the classroom.

We are continuing to improve outcomes for our students despite being largely in areas of historic academic underachievement

About the job:

The support you offer our leaders and teachers will be vital in ensuring that all our schools achieve the same successes.  Joining a school improvement team led by a National Director, you will use your passion, subject knowledge and expertise in geography  to drive forward the quality of the curriculum and teaching and learning. The role is two-fold. You will contribute to the development of a curriculum of the highest quality for our academies and you will coach and develop  geography teachers and leaders in your area of the country. Alongside this core role, you will model great practice through a partial teaching timetable in a school within 20 miles of your home/base school. This in an exciting role that requires flexibility, a team spirit, and a willingness to learn and it will suit individuals who want to take a step-up and work at a more strategic level in  geography, across a range of schools.

Our expectations are high.  We want OAT to be nationally renowned for excellence in science. We are aiming to ensure that all our schools show strong progress in the subject so that students can progress onto further study, university or employment of their choice.

About you:

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of securing sustained excellent outcomes.
• have up-to-date knowledge of  geography curriculum and assessment requirements.
• have a keen interest in learning more about teaching  geography and developing quality materials and curriculum resources.
• be proficient in teaching  geography to A Level.
• have proven experience of identifying and implementing effective strategies for improving attainment in  geography in challenging schools at KS3 and KS4.
• have an interest in Primary delivery and curriculum.
• have a highly effective style that is both consultative and influential.
• be able to demonstrate resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement.
• be able to work across a group of schools and show significant impact in developing capacity and improving outcomes for young people. 

In return, we offer great career prospects in a supportive environment, commitment to your continued professional development, pension, health cash plan and other generous staff discounts.

Further information and how to apply:

Please note, this position is advertised as a central Head Office role but can be based within 20 miles of any of our academies. The closest to you will be your base school.

To apply, please submit your completed application and supporting statement by 12 noon on Tuesday 4 May 2021.

For an informal discussion about the role, or if you have any additional queries, please contact the National Director for OAT Teaching and Training, Tuesday Humby at tuesday.humby@ormistonacademies.co.uk

OAT is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.