EXPIRED

Head of Geography

Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE

This job expired on 17 April 2023

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  17 April 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main or Upper pay scale
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Teaching of Geography at KS3 / KS4
• Experience/awareness of role of tutor/pastoral role
• Teaching of Geography at KS5
• Experience of comprehensive education.
• Degree in Geography or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of a commitment to further professional development
• Experience of working with students in an extra-curricular context or voluntary basis.
• Ability to set high standards and to motivate pupils and staff.
• Ability to work co-operatively within the department in the ongoing production of resources, scheme of work, assessment systems, planning documents.
• Ability to maintain high standards of discipline.
• Effective classroom manager.
• Good organisational skills and resource management skills.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate progress.
• Willing to help support extra-curricular activities e.g. trips, revision clubs.
• The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Evidence of working effectively under pressure.
• Strong ICT Skills.
• Committed and enthusiastic
• Highly motivated
• Imaginative and innovative
• Willingness to learn and share insights (a reflective practitioner)
• Enjoys working effectively in a team.
• Shows initiative
• Co-operative and flexible
• Empathy with pupils of all abilities
• Suitability to work with children

What the school offers its staff

• An active staff wellbeing committee
• Dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on our high expectations
• Great students who are enthusiastic and motivated. We have a very positive ethos and excellent staff/student relationships
• A developmental and supportive culture for continued professional development.
• The school strives to deliver personalized pathways and opportunities in order to enhance the growth and development of all staff members.
• A good working environment with good resources.
• Supportive parents and carers.
• A fabulous location. We are based in Guilsborough, Northampton on a large and beautiful site.
• HR Services on site
• Confidential advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures including: Maternity, Paternity, Adoption leave. Accessing staff services such as occupational health and counselling. Flexible working. Long term and short-term absence support.
• Eye Tests
• Visual Display Unit (VDU) users are entitled to a free eye test.
• Free Flu vaccinations for all staff.
• Multi-Gym – due to be completed during the Autumn half-term.
• All employees have access to the multi-gym and this is available for staff only use: Mon-Fri 7.30-8.30am and 4.30-5.30pm. Staff showers are available.
• Pension Schemes
• GA offers a defined benefit pension scheme which is supported by school contributions as well as those of the employee. GA has two pensions schemes, the Teacher’s Pension Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Healthy Eating Our in-house catering firm Caterlink offer a healthy range of food at both break and lunch-time. Staff are entitled to a free lunch if undertaking an evening duty.
• PTA We have a very active PTA group that all staff can get involved in if they wish.
• Additional Training Days Additional training day for curriculum development
• Library - Book Club

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Geography Candidate Information Pack.pdf - 875 KB (opens in new tab)

About Guilsborough Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1327 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Guilsborough Academy website
• Email address: hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/guilsborough-academy

Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

Arranging a visit to Guilsborough Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk.

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