Subject Leader of Geography

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, experienced teacher of Geography with the ability to inspire and lead our Geography department from September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to further develop both classroom and leadership skills.

The Opportunity:

• a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion
• a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals
• a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported
• a great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team
• provide strong professional advice to promote the Trust brand
• work closely with the Trust Executive Board and Senior Management Team
• lead on internal and external communication strategies and campaigns
• a commitment to leadership, innovation and staff progression through our links with Teaching Schools and Academies within the Trust.

You will be:

• an outstanding Teacher of Geography
• able to build effective working relationships with students and staff
• able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners
• willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice
• able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking         
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Meridian Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 31 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about Meridian Trust and job description for the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. If you require any further information please contact Mr Simon Parsons, Principal, on email: sparsons@sawtryva.org.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 15th April 2024, 8.00 am

Interviews to take place on: Thursday 18th April 2024

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.