Head of Geography
Unity Academy Blackpool, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TSThis job expired on 7 October 2021
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
7 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Geography, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main/Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 2a (£2873) (A TLR2b (£4782) allowance may be available for a suitably well qualified and experienced candidate who could fulfil the dual role of Head of Geography and RE.)
Head of Geography job summary
Staff development is at the heart of our ethos at Unity Academy and we are delighted to be able to advertise this role following the internal promotion of the current Head of Geography to the role of Senior Leader (SENDCO) within the academy.
This post represents an ideal opportunity for a candidate eager to step into subject leadership or to continue their career from an existing leadership role. This post will report to the Head of English Baccalaureate faculty. Whilst appointing a Head of Geography is our aim, a higher TLR allowance would be available for a suitably well qualified and experienced candidate who could carry out the role of Head of Geography and RE. The full leadership structure of the faculty is contained within the attached information for candidates. This post incorporates the operational and strategic leadership of the department, working with the support of the Head of Faculty, Senior leaders and FCAT Director of Humanities. We are seeking a Head of geography with the energy and enthusiasm to inspire and develop students and staff in our popular and thriving academy.
A large number of children (over 35% of the current Y10 cohort) currently choose Geography at GCSE level where we study AQA specifications. Students are given an open choice in order that they pick subjects that will inspire and motivate them and lead to good outcomes at the end of year 11. The Key Stage 3 curriculum has been recently updated in order to provide a strong platform for success at key stage 4.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in teaching geography and delivering good outcomes for students, this will ensure that we continue to provide a high-quality education for all children in a caring, inclusive environment. The nature of the faculty means that the successful candidate is likely to teach RE (non-GCSE) as part of their timetable allocation, we do not offer an examined GCSE course in RE. Some lessons for certain groups in key stage 3 are taught as Humanities in order to ensure stability in teacher for these children. We would welcome applications from those with prior leadership experience but also those new to leadership and keen to take a step into subject leadership. A full and comprehensive package of training, mentoring and coaching will be provided. Unity Academy has a supportive staff team who work together to ensure that the school motto is clearly articulated and we demonstrate that In Unity, we succeed.
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 Unity Academy Blackpool
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 994 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Unity Academy Blackpool website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- k.linney@unity.fcat.org.uk
Unity Academy is an all through school for children aged 2-16 and as such an awareness of curriculum coverage across all phases of education is required, although the specific remit of this role will be leading the team of teachers who contribute to teaching in years 7 to 11. This post represents an excellent professional development opportunity for any aspiring middle leader at our academy as we continue our journey to being the best we can be.
Arranging a visit to Unity Academy Blackpool
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.linney@unity.fcat.org.uk.
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