Head of Geography
North Oxfordshire Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UDThis job expired on 30 November 2023
Start date details
April or September 2024
Closing date
30 November 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 November 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: 37.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- United Learning Pay Scale (Above MPS/UPS)
Additional allowances
TLR2
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a talented individual who wants to be a part of transforming education and helping create an exceptional environment for learning. We would like to hear from you if you have:
- QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
- A passion for education and making a difference
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A track record of success in teaching and learning of Geography
- Evidence of producing schemes of Work/Lesson Plan development
- Some experience of budget control and resource management
- The ability to motivate others to high expectations of themselves and students
What the school offers its staff
We greatly value our staff and want them to know it! Starting with financial rewards and solid career progression, we believe in leading the industry with better remuneration packages. As such, you can expect to earn more than if you took a role in the maintained sector, with up to 5% better pay for new teachers. In addition, we have teamed up with benefits provider Perkbox so that we can offer you more savings than ever before.
Core benefits
Every employee in United Learning will receive:
- An exceptional salary, above the maintained sector - up to 5% for NQTs.
- At least 8 INSET days per year in all our academies, with 3 dedicated to planning.
- Continuing Professional Development options - Tailored to your needs.
- The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers.
- Competitive maternity, Paternity and Adoption benefits.
Further details about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, enthusiastic Head of Geography to lead and develop the geography department from April or September 2024.
This opportunity would suit an ambitious, highly motivated teacher who aspires to leadership and who wishes to progress their career within a supportive environment. It is essential that the successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner with a record of high achievement in the classroom.
As the Head of Geography, you will be responsible for the quality of provision in the faculty area, leading the subject team effectively and delegating appropriately to all members of the team. As a member of the middle management team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the academy.
Commitment to safeguarding
North Oxfordshire Academy ensures a whole school approach to safeguarding. This means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpins all relevant aspects of process and policy development.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About North Oxfordshire Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1037 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- North Oxfordshire Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org
- Phone number
- 01295 224300
Welcome to North Oxfordshire Academy and thank you for taking an interest in developing your career with us.
For those who want to combine quick access to London and Oxford with country living, North Oxfordshire Academy is the ideal location. We are situated in Banbury, a vibrant market town steeped in history which enjoys affordable rental and house prices.
The academy sits on a 48-acre site and offers great facilities including extensive playing fields, a national standard athletics track and a 50-place nursery to which teachers benefit from heavily subsidised places.
The academy offers a great training programme for students, ECTs and Schools Direct trainees who all benefit from high-quality, supportive CPD. Our staff are optimistic, hardworking and great team players and new staff very quickly become part of the NOA family.
We pride ourselves on excellent staff retention; our staff are happy and determined to encourage the very best in our students. I would be delighted to welcome any prospective applicants to see for themselves how we work at North Oxfordshire Academy.
Ellie Jacobs, Principal
Arranging a visit to North Oxfordshire Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org.
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