Temporary Head of Geography (Maternity Cover)
Crofton Academy
Wakefield
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Autumn 2020
- Apply by:
- 24 September 2020
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Temporary Co-ordinator/Head of Geography to lead the Academy Geography department. This is a key role in our school and the successful applicant will be responsible for the continuous and sustainable improvement of teaching and learning, progress, and pupil outcomes within the Geography department.
Crofton Academy, is a co-educational comprehensive day academy where the age range of the pupils is 11 to 16. Situated just outside Wakefield in the sought after village of Crofton. We are popular locally and beyond our catchment area.
The successful candidate will:
Be a strategic and innovative thinker
Be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
Lead the department by example to achieve success for all students
Take responsibility for curriculum development at KS3 and KS4
Be a proven outstanding teacher who is able to coach and mentor other staff
Have the ability to lead successfully within the department, ensuring attainment is at the highest level.
Crofton Academy has recently joined Castleford Academy Trust and we are looking forward to working together as a partnership by sharing our practices and resources to help deliver the very best education for the communities we serve.
We are able to offer staff a secure, supportive environment with continuous professional development. If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to join an Academy where relationships for learning are fundamental to their continued success we would be delighted to hear from you.
The 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.
Headteacher: Mr Peter Walker.
All relevant academy information, job description, and application forms can be downloaded from the school website at www.croftonacademy.org.uk. For further enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe, at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk.
The closing date for fully completed applications is 12 noon on Thursday 24th September 2020.
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About Crofton Academy
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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 candidates to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.
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