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This job expired on 6 July 2022

  • Job start date

    1 September 2022

  • Closing date

    6 July 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 June 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

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR/UPR

Additional allowances

TLR 2b £4,945 per year

Head of Geography job summary

We are seeking a self-motivated, creative and inspiring teacher and leader who has experience in curriculum planning and delivery of Geography across Key Stages 3-5. You are an outstanding teacher who is passionate about your subject and able to inspire and motivate students to learn, along with lead other teachers in the delivery of an engaging, appropriate and well-rounded curriculum. The Academy is looking for someone who has: • Excellent subject knowledge in Geography; • A track record of outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5; • A record of growing Geography as a subject within a school; • The ability to understand and work with assessment data to monitor and intervene as appropriate with student cohorts; • A passion for Geography with experience in field visits and learning outside the classroom; • The ability to lead, inspire and hold colleagues to account for high-quality teaching, provision and outcomes within Geography. Your key responsibilities will include: • Leading the delivery of all Geography courses across Key Stages 3-5; • Leading and managing others teaching Geography so they are supported and recognised for their strengths and contributions; • Being accountable for examination results within Geography; • Developing and reviewing suitable curriculum for study across all Key Stages; • Conveying enthusiasm and commitment about teaching and learning, whilst always seeking out opportunities to improve; • Creating a positive ethos for the department which contributes to the enrichment of students’ experiences, and rewards their efforts; • Teaching Geography across all Key Stages; • Organising and leading appropriate curriculum enrichment, including fieldwork at GCSE and A Level; • Working with other Heads of Department to support the uptake and continued success of EBacc. at Key Stage 4; • Being a Form Tutor. Q3 is part of the Mercian Academy Trust, one of nine schools across Sandwell and Walsall, which is committed to staff development opportunities and ongoing training. Details of this post are also available by visiting our website at www.q3academy.org.uk Application process: Please click 'Apply Now' and once fully completed, please submit your application. CVs alone are not accepted unless you have a disability that makes it difficult to complete an application form. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of this role. Please note that you may be contacted via e-mail throughout the recruitment process, so please check your e-mails regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 28 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Q3 Academy Great Barr

School type
Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1163 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
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School website
Q3 Academy Great Barr website
Email address
sharon.baker@q3academy.org.uk
Phone number
0121 358 6186
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Q3 Academy, Great Barr is a highly successful, oversubscribed Academy located in Great Barr, committed to raising achievement and curriculum innovation. Our GCSE and A Level headline results continue to be among the best in Sandwell, and this success is underpinned by a relentless focus on raising standards, developing the whole child and improving the quality of teaching and learning.

Arranging a visit to Q3 Academy Great Barr

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sharon.baker@q3academy.org.uk.

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