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Head of Geography
Wollaston School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PHThis job expired on 2 October 2023
Start date details
January 2023
Closing date
2 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2023
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: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified candidate, who is an inspirational teacher and has demonstrable impact in the classroom. Working with a highly experienced head of faculty,
this is an exciting opportunity for an existing leader or someone wishing to take their first steps into leadership. You will be enthusiastic and passionate about your subject and be able to inspire and motivate staff and students.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and enhance the climate for learning in geography within the humanities faculty;
- Demonstrate the ability to of lead and manage the professional development of colleagues;
- Be able to make a sustained, wider contribution to the school.
What the school offers its staff
Geography is taught to all students throughout Key Stage 3 and is one of our most popular option subjects at GCSE. All humanities subjects are also offered at Key Stage 5 and several students go on to study humanities related courses at higher education each year. Examination outcomes at GCSE & A-level are strong. This is an exciting opportunity for any individual who wishes to develop their career in a welcoming, ambitious and supportive school with a dedicated team of teachers and a fantastic cohort of students.
Wollaston School is a fantastic place to work and study. Informal conversations are welcomed if you would like to learn more about us prior to your application.
We offer a comprehensive employee benefit package
Including:
- Teacher Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- An open & welcoming site
- Free Onsite Parking
- New Spin Studio
- School Counsellor
- Regular Team Building Events
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 Wollaston School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1430 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wollaston School website
- Email address
- recruitment@wollaston-school.net
- Phone number
- 01933663501
Arranging a visit to Wollaston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wollaston-school.net.
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