Head of Geography
Linton Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JBThis job expired on 23 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022 at 9am
Date listed
10 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Scale/Upper Pay Spine with TLR2b
Additional allowances
TLR2b
Head of Geography job summary
We are seeking to appoint a capable, dynamic and creative individual with excellent subject knowledge, a passion for teaching Geography and a commitment to delivering a high-quality enriching curriculum experience. The appointed candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning, an ability to engage and inspire students of all ages and attainment levels and to lead the subject successfully.
Geography is a popular subject at Linton Village College; we value students as individuals and work tirelessly to ensure that the learning experiences students have is positive, engaging and inclusive. The department has a collaborative approach and greatly values enrichment, including a variety of extra-curricular opportunities, to support the wider development of our young people. We consistently achieve excellent academic results. In 2019, 64% of Geography students achieved a grade 5 or above, and 28% of students achieved a grade 7 or above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered.
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About Linton Village College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 827 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Linton Village College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- humanresources@lvc.org
- Phone number
- 01223 891233
Linton Village College is a high-achieving comprehensive 11-16 school at the heart of its local community. Ensuring a high-quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development opportunities are of paramount importance.
We are committed to offering enriching learning experiences and we strive for educational excellence. We have very high expectations and provide a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve.
We support colleagues’ professional learning in national programmes as well as through a broad in-school and Trust-wide training offer. We also enjoy strong links with primary partner schools, sixth form colleges and the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. Our membership of Anglian Learning provides further opportunities for career development and collaboration.
All staff share a commitment to Safeguarding and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check and other checks may be requested if applicable. We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered.
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