Curriculum Leader Geography
Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LLThis job expired on 27 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023 or sooner
Closing date
27 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Geographyjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- Full time, permanent. Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M2 - U3 depending on experience
Additional allowances
TLR 2:2 (£5072 pa)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Curriculum Leader of Geography with excellent qualifications, who isenthusiastic and dynamic with a strong ambition to improve our provision. We are looking for a colleague who will work collaboratively with the team, is receptive to innovative practices, and is an inspirational and motivational practitioner. You will also be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the work of the Geography department and the school, which is at an exciting stage in its improvement journey.
The ethos of the department is one of engagement, enjoyment, excellent teacher/studentrelationships and expectations of high standards for all students. We are seeking someone who will impart a love of Geography to students of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital.
The successful candidate will:
● be an excellent teacher
● be a strategic and innovative thinker
● be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
● be focused on improving teaching and learning
● be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
● be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
● have excellent subject knowledge
● have experience of quality assurance processes (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
The Geography department is forward-thinking, creative, innovative and supportive of change andnew approaches. However, over recent years student progress has been below our expectations.
We had a change in leadership earlier in the year, but our current Curriculum Leader is leaving dueto promotion elsewhere. We are therefore seeking a new Curriculum Leader who will embrace the challenge of further developing the curriculum, assessment, and advancing teaching and learning in order to bring about sustained improvement. You will be well supported by an experienced and highly successful Curriculum Leader of another humanities subject in order to ensure consistencyand challenge.
Parklands High School is a popular, over-subscribed and high-achieving school. This is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive,well-resourced and forward-looking environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Parklands High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1107 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Parklands High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cbatson@parklandsacademy.co.uk
Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.
Arranging a visit to Parklands High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbatson@parklandsacademy.co.uk.
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