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Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- Inner London Pay Scale MPS/UPS + TLR1a £8,291
Head of Geography job summary
To Start September 2021
Inner London Pay Scale MPS/UPS + TLR1a £8,291
1-year Initial Contract (Maternity Cover September 2021-August 2022)
E1 0LB, Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
We seek to appoint, an outstanding Head of Geography who has a proven track record. You will need to be able to lead an already vibrant and successful Geography department and be a hardworking enthusiastic and ambitious teacher. Applications are considered from both exceptional existing or aspiring leaders in Humanities.
Geography is a popular subject at Bishop Challoner, attracting high numbers at GCSE and growing numbers at A Level. Working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will join a highly successful department and contribute to its development by offering an innovative and thought-provoking curriculum and an engaging learning environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.
We Offer:
-An established and comprehensive induction programme for NQTs and other new staff
-An established and comprehensive Early Careers Teacher programme (ECT) (years 2 – 4)
-A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels
-A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
-A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
-A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff
We are looking for professionals with:
-The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos
-Experience of leadership in curriculum development in Geography
-A track record of successful student outcomes at KS3, KS4 and KS5
-The ability to lead and motivate staff
-Evidence of excellent classroom practice – good and outstanding practice only
-High expectations of student attainment and behaviour
-Good organisation and communication skills
If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of Geography at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Bishop Challoner Catholic School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
There is a wave of change and improvement at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement?
Following a period of significant change Bishop Challoner Catholic Federation of schools are continuing to evolve and improve. The two schools will merge from September 2023 creating one co-educational school. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and a team of innovative, experienced and dedicated professional staff, Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.
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