Head of Geography
Brownhills Ormiston Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QGThis job expired on 23 May 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
23 May 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will actively and positively promote Geography within the academy and develop appropriate syllabuses, materials, schemes of work and homework to provide an up-to-date engaging curriculum that gives pupils the best chance of success.
The role is suitable both for existing Heads of Department/Lead Teachers of Geography or for colleagues looking for their first step into leadership. .
You will ensure the development of teaching practices of others within the department/subject area. As well as take accountability for leading, managing and developing the curriculum and standards within the department.
Applicants will possess a Teaching qualification and will be a highly competent classroom practitioner.
The successful candidate will possess clear communication skills.
The successful candidate will:
Strategically lead the curriculum development and teaching of Geography
Collaborate with the Humanities department to quality assure teaching and learning in the department.
Facilitate and lead learning experiences outside of the classroom.
Have high expectations of self, pupils and academy for standards of teaching and learning
Have a passion for teaching and learning, celebrating success and encouraging all to aspire, achieve and excel.
Inspire pupils and staff through a passionate commitment to the subject.
Strong organisational, personal time management and planning skills
Have the knowledge and experience of /willingness to learn about effective leadership and management of people/management of change in an educational setting.
Have the ability to use all Microsoft Office packages to a proficient standard
Have the ability to work well in a team and independently
to promote the building and sharing of good practice and successful innovation across your team
Have experience in monitoring and evaluating standards of teaching and learning through observation, sampling pupil’s work and pupil feedback
Have experience in overseeing effective assessment, recording and reporting of pupil progress
What the school offers its staff
Supportive working environment where all staff are valued
An academy that is fully dedicated to developing every pupil to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or starting point
Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
Excellent CPD opportunities
Onsite parking
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Excellent facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The Academy is also committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants.
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About Brownhills Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 714 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Brownhills Ormiston Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mplowman@brownhillsoa.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01543 452 886
Brownhills School is a small, traditional school with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Our last Ofsted in 2017 graded the school good with a range of Outstanding features.
We are part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) which is one of the largest non-for-profit multi academy trusts in England. Our aim is to provide local children with a great education.
We are an academy chain who believes passionately that every child should be given a chance to thrive. Brownhills OA is determined that every pupil that it serves will be given the opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations regardless of their background.
Arranging a visit to Brownhills Ormiston Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mplowman@brownhillsoa.co.uk.
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