Head of Geography
Thomas Knyvett College, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3DU44 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 March 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR (Fringe) - FTE £33,075 to £50,471pa
Additional allowances
TLR2a - £3,391pa (FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thomas Knyvett College is seeking an inspiring and innovative Head of Geography to join our vibrant faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated educator to lead and nurture a dynamic learning environment committed to unlocking the full potential of every student.
As a key leader within the school, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, lead a high-performing team, and ensure outstanding outcomes for our students. You will work closely with the Head of Faculty to develop and promote innovative teaching practices, enrich curriculum provision, and set high standards for staff and students alike. This position allows you to lead on school improvement priorities, manage faculty resources, and foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
Thomas Knyvett College is part of The Howard Partnership Trust which advocates staff well-being and has a range of benefits for staff who work with us. We understand the current context of teaching and are keen to improve while supporting staff in their own career development and passions. As you will be joining a Trust that spans all phases, mainstream and special provision, we are able to draw on a vast range of expertise and also give variety and opportunity to our staff. Thomas Knyvett College has excellent transport links being on bus routes, near the Staines by-pass and A30 and is only a six minute walk from Ashford Station.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide inspirational leadership to the faculty and ensure excellence in teaching and learning.
- Develop and implement robust curriculum plans and enrichment activities.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing intervention strategies as needed.
- Lead and inspire professional development within the department.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across THPT schools to share best practices.
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents, carers, and feeder schools.
Who We’re Looking For:
- A qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to CPD.
- Demonstrable experience in improving student outcomes and inspiring staff.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- A passion for creating engaging and effective learning experiences.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- A supportive leadership team and opportunities for extensive CPD.
- Career progression within The Howard Partnership Trust.
- A stimulating and collaborative work environment focused on excellence.
- Effective PPA allocation to support work-life balance.
As a Partnership School, we are committed to professional development through our extensive CPD programme and ensure a healthy work/life balance with effective PPA allocation.
We welcome informal meetings or tours of the school. Please contact the HR team to arrange a visit.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Thomas Knyvett College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 735 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thomas Knyvett College website
- Email address
- HRTeam@TKC.thpt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01372 414159
Thomas Knyvett College is a welcoming, creative and community-based school where through our values of being proud, respectful, open-minded, unified and determined we set high standards which enable our students to develop into confident and responsible members of the global community. We have a real focus on collegiality and staff wellbeing.
Students at Thomas Knyvett College enjoy, and are reflective about, their learning. Teachers develop and explore the passions for their subjects. We offer a broad and rich curriculum which allows our students to thrive whatever their interests, and we also provide a wealth of enrichment opportunities beyond the curriculum. Ours is a school where students are celebrated and supported as individuals to have the very best experiences.
We are proud to ‘Bring out the Best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and therefore increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.
Arranging a visit to Thomas Knyvett College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HRTeam@TKC.thpt.org.uk.
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