Head of Geography

The Telford Langley School, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3JS

6 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 May 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR £5, 836

Head of Geography job summary

Head of Geography

An exciting leadership opportunity has become available at our popular and ambitious school. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an experienced team of subject specialists through the implementation of a coherent and challenging curriculum. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and forward thinking Head of Department to lead the next stage of our curriculum development.

Our ethos of ‘Ensuring Excellence’ is at the forefront of everything that we do. Our belief is that every child really does matter and that all of our students should feel engaged, challenged, and supported in an environment where they can experience success and enjoy their learning. The Head of Department should embody these qualities and inspire others to achieve their professional best.

The successful candidate must have:

• The ability to teach geography up to KS4,
• The capacity to work collaboratively as part of an experienced team,
• A passion for their subject that drives them to help pupils achieve their very best.

We will offer you:

• An extensive CPD programme to nurture and develop your talents at all levels,
• A professional, hard-working and supportive team that works together to create a welcoming, vibrant learning culture inclusive to all,
• Access to a network of successful schools to share best practice and develop career prospects at the highest level.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all qualifications will be verified.

Closing date: 3pm Tuesday 20th May

We reserve the right to interview suitable applicants any point after an application has been received.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

About the Employer

The Telford Langley School is sponsored by The Community Academies Trust (CAT) which has a track record of achieving and sustaining OUTSTANDING schools. Our approach is based on a fundamental belief that all young people have the talent and the potential to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Alongside the family of schools, the CAT has established a teaching school which ensures CPD opportunities are abundant for all, no matter what stage of your career you are at.

Tel: 01952 386700.
Duce Drive,
Dawley,
Telford,
TF4 3JS

Commitment to safeguarding

CAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Telford Langley School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1099 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Telford Langley School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-telford-langley-school

Headteachers Welcome to the Telford Langley School

On behalf of the Directors, Staff and Students I would like to welcome you to The Telford Langley School. We are a school in the heart of its community and are committed to 'Ensuring Excellence' in everything we do. It is my privilege to lead The Telford Langley School.

Here at the school, we firmly believe that all students should feel safe, happy and cared for in an environment that is well disciplined allowing students to be successful and enjoy their learning. Our ethos is that every student should be effectively challenged and supported in order to maximise their academic success and make the best progress possible. We are committed to ensuring that our students benefit from a challenging and appropriate curriculum partnered with high quality teaching in a calm, well-ordered learning environment. We are very proud of our polite, helpful, well-mannered students and we aim to give them the best possible platform to secure a bright future.

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