Head of Geography - Golden Hello Available
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
2 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
18 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49084.00
Head of Geography - Golden Hello Available job summary
Job Title: Head of Department - Geography
E-AC T Royton & Crompton Academy| Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration
At E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, we incorporate our core values of Honesty, Excellence, and Aspiration into everything we do. We believe that "Together we will achieve Excellence," with every child unlocking their full potential.
We take pride in fostering a fully inclusive and caring ethos, setting high standards and expectations for all. Safeguarding is at the heart of our academy, and our aim is to ensure that all our students are happy, supported, and challenged in a safe, high-quality learning environment.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who shares our values and is passionate about fostering ambition and aspiration in students this role could be the perfect fit for you.
Together, let's shape a future where excellence is not just achieved but becomes a way of life.
Find more information here: https://roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to be part of an educational community that creates an environment where children can flourish? You could join an academy that focusses on developing the whole child and has a people-first culture. We know the importance of developing our colleagues to be the best they can be to ensure our children achieve the best outcomes.
Royton & Crompton E-ACT Academy is seeking to appoint a skilled enthusiastic proactive and well qualified Head of Geography for January 2025. They will lead and provide strategic vision for our innovative Geography department.
Reporting to SLT link, this post holder will be responsible for
Key responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership for the development and management of teaching within your area
- Identify areas for development and improvement linked to the Academy improvement plan, SEF, national and local initiatives
- Develop and monitor schemes of work for your area across the academy in liaison with your department and to ensure the successful implementation which meets curriculum requirements and differentiated to reflect student needs
- Coach, mentor and develop staff including overseeing new employee onboarding, agreeing objectives, performance management, appraisal and career planning and identify CPD needs and opportunities
- Consciously create a spirit of teamwork amongst department members that promotes E-ACT values and policies
Pay range: MPS/UPS - £31,650 - £49,084 + TLR2B - £5,834
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Ability to develop and lead on assessment
- Ability to lead a team of staff to ensure the right outcomes for students are achieved
- Ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environment
What are we about?
Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students.
Advocacy and Inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality.
People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included.
Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.
About E-ACT:
Join a trust that is going places!
Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all our children and young people.
We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.
Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.
Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.
Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.
Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Commitment to safeguarding
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1004 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
In September 2019, E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy moved into a brand new, state of the art, learning complex to ensure we provide the very best outcomes for all our children. Our biggest priority is to ensure that through the best quality of education, outstanding teaching we provide the very best educational experiences and outcomes for all our students allowing everyone access to the curriculum and entitlements that they require in order to succeed in their chosen career pathways.
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