Geography Curriculum Leader
The Rochester Grammar School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BYThis job expired on 29 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,863 - £47,182 (pay award pending)
Additional allowances
+ TLR £5,400 (pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for career progression?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Geography Curriculum Leader to lead our team of committed professionalsin implementing an effective Geography curriculum from Year 7 -13.The successful candidate will be a qualified Geography Teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, has a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills.
Our Geography Curriculum Leader will ensure continual improvement within the department, together with high quality, engaging and fulfilling education for our students that leads to excellent outcomes. You will be an aspiring leader of learning who is constantly willing to grasp exciting CPD opportunities and is willing to contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.
Experience of teaching the IB is not essential.
Applications are invited from Curriculum Leaders, or experienced teachers looking to progress their career.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
- Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
- Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located Rochester Grammar School.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About The Rochester Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Rochester Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.tsat.uk
At The Rochester Grammar school we have the highest expectations of all of our learners in terms of their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community.
We are proud to be a part of the family of schools that comprises The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and firmly believe in our united vision; transforming life chances for all our students and young people.
Since 2007, RGS has offered the IB Diploma. This qualification supports the holistic development our students, both personally and academically, and we are proud to offer this prestigious course to our Sixth Form.
Arranging a visit to The Rochester Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.tsat.uk.
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