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Curriculum Leader – Geography

Copthall School, London, NW7 2EP

This job expired on 1 April 2019 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2019

• Closing date

  1 April 2019 at 1am

• Date listed

  26 March 2019

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Geography, Geography, Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 3 to Upper pay range 3, £30,814 to £43,348
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2

Curriculum Leader – Geography job summary

Applications are invited from a dynamic, enthusiastic and student focused-leader to lead our vibrant and committed Geography department. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join and lead a department from their current role in a thriving school or alternatively for a candidate who may be looking for the opportunity to secure a promotion. Geography is a very popular subject especially at KS4. For a second consecutive year in 2018, our results were well above the national average with 38% achieving grades 9-7 and our Progress 8 score is +0.63 which ranks us as a ‘well above average school’. The growth and continuing success of the Geography department has resulted in students choosing this as an A-level option.

One of the strengths of the department is its commitment to developing a passion for the study of Geography in the real world. This includes a range of activities and field trips.

Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries. Our flourishing Sixth Form which is in the top 12% of schools for A-Level results offers both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications.

Copthall has seen rapid improvements in standards across the school. Following our recent Ofsted inspection in May 2018, Copthall was awarded ‘Good’ status. “By implementing systems to raise staffs and pupils’ aspirations, leaders have established a culture of high expectations. As a result, the school has secured marked improvements to learning and pupils progress.” The full report can be accessed using the following link: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/226/ofsted

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• the ability to enthuse students with a love of learning
• be an expert practitioner in the classroom
• have excellent interpersonal skills with pupils and adults in and out of the classroom
• be able to lead and develop our strong team to continue to build an enthusiastic and vibrant department
• a commitment to, and be passionate about, maintaining and developing high standards of achievement for learners of all abilities across all Key stages
• an ability to think strategically and inspire and promote high expectations to raise standards
• the ability to take a lead role in quality assurance within the Department, including lesson observation, work scrutiny, student voice and learning walks
• experience of using assessment to track progress throughout KS3, 4 and 5
• commitment to our ethos of high expectations and ‘no excuses’ with the belief that every child can succeed
• the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students.

and in return we offer the successful candidate the opportunity to:

• Join a supportive team that has a good track record for student outcomes
• Access continuous staff development
• Receive coaching as part of our Incremental Coaching
Programme and we strongly support NPQML & NPQSL.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange this.

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

Application forms must be completed and are available from the School website: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

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About Copthall School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 962 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Copthall School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/copthall-school-london (opens in new tab)

We are an exceptionally diverse, comprehensive, inclusive school rooted in the local community which over the past five years has seen superb outcomes for our young people. We believe that all students can achieve highly regardless of their starting points. Our commitment to this belief underpins all aspects of our work with students, staff and families.

Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries.

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

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