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Head of Geography / Aspiring Head of Geography

St Matthias School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2BH

This job expired on 24 June 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Spring term 2025 or sooner where possible

• Closing date

  24 June 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time: 5 days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main to Upper pay scale / TLR (dependent upon experience and expertise)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR payment

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is suitable for an experienced Head of Geography or an excellent teacher who aspires to be a Head of Geography in the near future.

The Head of Geography will take lead responsibility for providing leadership and management for the subject to secure:

High-quality teaching

Effective use of resources

Improved standards of learning and achievement for all

The job requires a person who

• Is an excellent teacher
• Can lead and deliver quality learning in Geography with all students
• Wants to innovate and develop Geography within the curriculum model
• Can lead and be part of a team

What the school offers its staff

St Matthias is a good school where staff know students well. Leaders work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of the school’s diverse community. Students feel happy and safe at school. This is because leaders have created an environment where students are well supported and cared for. Leaders expect students to try hard in school. They do not tolerate disruption in lessons or at social times. In lessons students are polite and respectful of their teachers. Everyone gets access to a good-quality curriculum.(Extracts from Ofsted Report published 10th January 2020)

We offer an extensive CPD program of support.

Staff describe working at St Matthias as extremely positive with a team approach.

Further details about the role

Contact us now to discuss the role in more detail or to visit us in school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This post is subject to all necessary safeguarding checks this includes satisfactory references requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online checks, medical check, evidence of qualifications and of the right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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Head-Aspiring Hof Geography advert - June 2024.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

Head-Aspiring Hof Geography JD-PS June 2024.pdf - 84.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Matthias School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 882 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Matthias School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@st-matthias.com
• Phone number: 01902 556400
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-matthias-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to St Matthias School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@st-matthias.com.

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