Subject Leader of Geography (TLR2A/B)

Subject Leader of Geography - Full Time

MPS/UPS (Fringe) + TLR2a/TLR2b

Start Date: September 2023

"Love, Respect, Flourish"

We require a well-qualified and dynamic Subject Leader of Geography to join and lead our highly performing Geography Department. Through the teaching of geography we aim to develop curious and responsible global citizens; inspired by the awe and wonder of the world with an understanding of the interactions between people and places.

Geography is important because it keeps us aware of current issues in the world and gives us a better understanding of the places and people around us. - Martha, Year 13

Geography is a popular and successful curriculum area in the school. The department is well equipped, and teaches pupils in Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-level classes. Geography has a track record of academic success with Humanities value added consistently being ‘Significantly Positive’ and ranked in the top 10% nationally, with 71% of students gaining A*-B at A Level and 46% gaining grades 9- 7 at GCSE in 2022. Many students each year go on to study Geography or Geography related degrees at University. The Geography department run regular trips and events including a popular and exciting annual residential trip to Iceland.

You will develop the Geography curriculum, including the effective monitoring and evaluation of the quality and standards of provision in relation to student performance, progression and learning for all learners and take the lead in the pursuit of excellence of achievement and attainment in the subject. We can offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, with expert line management and coaching in a school where the individual is at the heart of what we do.

Working at St. Mary’s is an extraordinary opportunity. We are passionately committed to developing staff and managing workload to ensure that colleagues enjoy their work and recognise St. Mary’s as an almost-uniquely positive place to teach and enjoy their careers. Students are keen to learn, colleagues are supportive, and there is a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where our Christian ethos and values pervade all aspects of school life.

Added to this, the school is also at an extremely exciting juncture in its future. We are a founding member in the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust formed on 1st September 2021. Demand is high, and the school faces an extremely strong and positive financial future.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an informal chat please contact Recruitment@stmarys.net 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable.  

Interviews: Apply by Wednesday 24th May*. Interview: Thursday 25th May (or sooner)

*We reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable.

Apply in writing using the forms available on our website www.stmarys.net: Teacher Application Form, Consent to Obtain References Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & Recruitment Monitoring Form. Applicants are reminded that they should read the Notes to Applicants before completing an application. Please note only applications on St Mary’s forms will be accepted. Please contact Tom Johnston, Headteacher t.johnston@stmarys.net or Recruitment@stmarys.net to submit an application or for more information.