Head of Geography

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Geography department is well-resourced and well regarded within the school. The school is aiming to further develop our teaching and learning strategy, so you will need to be passionate about developing pedagogy to enable all students to make good progress. We are seeking a Head of Geography with a successful track record and an exciting vision for developing the subject further. We are looking for someone who has a passion and focus on delivering high aspirations and outcomes for all students.

What the school offers its staff

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding young people and we ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The school actively encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds and is proud of the diversity of the staff.

All appointments are subject to full safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Any candidates selected for interview will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence checks. The school reserves the right to close the position early on receipt of a strong application, so if you are interested we would urge you to apply sooner rather than later.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 1000 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Blue Coat School Basingstoke website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@aldworth.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01256322691
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aldworth-school-basingstoke (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@aldworth.hants.sch.uk.

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