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Head of Geography

Weston Secondary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP

This job expired on 22 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  5 June 2023

• Closing date

  22 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.7 £5021

What skills and experience we're looking for

To support the school in achieving our aspirations, we are looking for an inspirational and confident team leader, who possesses drive, energy, commitment and a true passion for Geography. You need to be able to:

• create and teach a stimulating, imaginative and challenging curriculum
• take responsibility for the leadership and operations of the department
• demonstrate high quality teaching and be able to inspire and enthuse students to learn
• demonstrate the passion, skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.

What the school offers its staff

As a school, we are proud to offer:

• a collaborative working environment;

• a supportive senior leadership team who collectively and individually offer a wealth of experience;

• a comprehensive CPD programme;

• an individual induction programme supported by a mentor, specific ECF training for all Early Career Teachers and staff new to WSS;

• a buddy scheme; • a car share scheme;

• a dynamic middle leadership team given a clear sense of autonomy and ownership of school improvement;

• representation at the National Education Union (NEU);

• eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff;

• extensive investment in the fabric of the school over the coming 18-24 months culminating in a brand new sports facility.

As a part of HAMWIC Education Trust (HET), WSS can offer:

• the ability to work with HET schools, both primary and secondary, as we develop as a trust and build towards an all through curriculum;

• networking groups for teachers, business managers, site teams and IT staff;

• HAMWIC in-house teaching school;

• a wide ranging of funded training and apprentice opportunities;

• free eye tests up to the value of £25 for uses of VDU equipment and contribution to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met);

• working as part of The Edwin Jones Partnership.

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Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Headteacher's Welcome.pdf - 114 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert Head of Geography.pdf - 94.1 KB (opens in new tab)

JD Head of Geography.pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

PS Head of Geography.pdf - 88.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Weston Secondary School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 636 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Weston Secondary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@westonsecondary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/weston-secondary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Weston Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@westonsecondary.co.uk.

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