Head of Geography
Shirley High School Performing Arts College, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EF9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
1 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- 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: Full time, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated teacher with passion and enthusiasm for Geography. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in our vision and values, to work in a school that is excellently resourced and fully committed to developing staff to fulfil their teaching, learning and leadership potential.
We are looking for someone who:
- is a dedicated and professional teacher who passionately demonstrates their classroom talent;
- has the skills to work across different departments to help improve student performance;
- is able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge;
- is motivated and enthusiastic with excellent leadership skills;
- has the energy to significantly improve our recent GCSE results and will help to drive forward our high-quality post-16 provision;
- is resourceful and innovative;
- Is a positive role model for young, developing and impressionable minds;
- actively want to develop their teaching qualities;
- has first-rate communication and organisational skills;
- has the potential to lead teams and develop staff.
What the school offers its staff
We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:
- Cycle to Work scheme;
- An environment of providing the resources required for the benefit of our students;
- Staff Mentoring;
- Staff car park on-site;
- Fully refurbished Fitness Suite;
- A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
- A dedicated staff well-being programme, including Mental Health first-aiders.
Should you believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us to arrange a tour of the school or to speak with the Principal.
We strive to achievea diverse workforce, fully representativeof our society and ethnic makeup.We are keen to attractapplicants from a diverse pool of candidatesand are determined to be a fully inclusive employerand a great place to work for all staff, regardless of heritage or background.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our websitewww.shirley.croydon.sch.uk.
Full details/application form available from:www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk. Completed application forms can be sent via email to:principalspa@shirley.croydon.sch.uk
Closing date: 01 June 2025
Please be aware that the listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to principalspa@shirley.croydon.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
About Shirley High School Performing Arts College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 826 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shirley High School Performing Arts College website
- Email address
- principalspa@shirley.croydon.sch.uk
11-18 Co-educational Secondary School
Arranging a visit to Shirley High School Performing Arts College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email principalspa@shirley.croydon.sch.uk.
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