Curriculum Leader of Geography
Carleton High School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NWThis job expired on 29 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
29 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
15 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£30,000-£46,525)
Additional allowances
TLR2c £5,347
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ref: SCH-PAT-0475
Required for September 2024
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Curriculum Leader of Geography to join the team at Carleton High School. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically leading the direction and development of the curriculum area in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school. They will be accountable for the operation and effectiveness of the policies and procedures needed to achieve these aims and objectives, and the progress of staff and pupils in the curriculum area.
This post is a 1 FTE, permanent role with a TLR2c allowance of £5,347
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential
- has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils
- can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative
- has experience of working in a similar specialist area
To apply for this vacancy please visit www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.
To view our strategic plan please click here
For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 781555 or via email at admin@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk.
Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Monday 29thApril 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
What the school offers its staff
The Trust can offer:
- Experience the warm, welcoming, and social environment at Pontefract Academies Trust, often praised by visitors for it's positive atmosphere and the exceptional friendliness and support of our staff.
- We highly value every member of our team, and we are proud of our focus on professional learning and development as we are of our reputation.
- Access to recognised training and leadership courses.
- Enjoy our modern staff room, offering a comfortable environment.
- Our highly visible senior leadership team is there to support you throughout the school day, along with a collaborative team of colleagues within the department and across the school.
- As a staff member, benefit from our employee assistance program, offering services such as physiotherapy, 24/7 GP access, and personal or professional advice on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and more.
- Enjoy additional perks like free on-site parking, flu jabs, childcare vouchers, gym discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and much more.
- We offer a very generous pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution and life assurance of at least three times your salary.
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 Carleton High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1025 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Carleton High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@carleton.patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977781555
Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, has been named as the most improved school in the North of England, according to the Fairer Secondary Schools Index, published by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to Carleton High School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team.
Arranging a visit to Carleton High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@carleton.patrust.org.uk.
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