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This job expired on 29 October 2021

  • Job start date

    1 January 2022

  • Closing date

    29 October 2021 at 9am

  • Date listed

    22 October 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subjects

Geography, Humanities

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

QTS Pay Scale plus TLR plus inner London Weighting

Additional allowances

TLR

Head of Geography job summary

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls are looking to appoint a Head of Geography with a thoughtful and inspiring approach to teaching; an individual who will lead the Geography department, whilst actively improving teaching and learning. We encourage applications from teachers who excel in dynamic and fast-paced environments, who feel they can bring innovation to an effective department and are keen to contribute to extra-curricular activities within the department as well as the pastoral life of the school. We are looking for a teacher who has: • A genuine passion for teaching Geography • The ability to lead a motivated and dedicated team • The ability to develop and constantly modify exceptional practice in-line with a continually changing climate • A desire to further raise overall achievement and success of Geography within the school. • The ability to be an outstanding Geography teacher • The ability to teach all aspects of Geography • The drive and enthusiasm to engage and inspire pupils. • The dedication to improve the life chances of young people throughout the school. As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls we can offer you: • Opportunities for career progression • Excellent professional development • A contributory pension scheme • Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals • Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee • An employee assistance programme • Season ticket loans • Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ • Excellent catering facilities • Secure on-site parking PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance. The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled. To apply please go to our website . For further information, a confidential discussion or any other queries please contact Ms Ann Cherry, PolyMAT HR Manager at acherry@polymat.co.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding

All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1183 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls website
Email address
acherry@polymat.co.uk
Phone number
02083107000
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PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel . Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.

Following the success of our first ever Ofsted inspection at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, we are looking for dedicated teachers that will join us on our journey in delivering an outstanding education for all our students. By joining us, you will play a vital role in supporting our girls to grow as women whose voices are heard and respected. Through this, we hope that they will become influential mothers, sisters, carers, friends and, ultimately, successful and happy members of society.

As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.

Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.
Working for PolyMAT may also present the unique opportunity for staff to teach across both schools and for candidates to join our recruitment pool for further openings.

Arranging a visit to Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

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

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