Head of Humanities + Geography Lead
Greig City Academy, London, N8 7NUThis job expired on 24 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
24 May 2021 at 3pm
Date listed
13 May 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Geography, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Inner London Pay Scale + Additional Allowance AA1b £10,197
Additional allowances
The personal development of all our staff is highly valued at GCA and we offer the opportunity to apply for our Learning Award of up to £2,400 per year for your continued professional development or other skills and talents. This is in addition to the school’s ongoing CPD programme.
Other benefits include:
- Coaching and mentoring
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Employer pension contribution
- Season ticket loan
- Health and well-being activities
- Local community discounts
Head of Humanities + Geography Lead job summary
Could you be Greig City Academy’s next Head of Humanities? We are looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative teacher to lead our Humanities II Faculty. The successful candidate will be a Geography specialist who will also be managing the Geography Department. The post is for an excellent teacher who is well-qualified, experienced and able to enthuse both students and colleagues.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an enthusiastic team in the Humanities II Faculty. The Faculty includes History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and Politics/ Criminology, and Travel and Tourism. The successful candidate will have the drive, vision and ability to have an immediate impact on teaching and learning and raising attainment levels across all key stages. You will be able to quickly make your mark and experience genuine job satisfaction in a school that has a close-knit, friendly and supportive community.
As Geography Lead you will be managing a successful department: Geography is a thriving subject and is a popular choice at KS4 and KS5; uptake is increasing at GCSE and A level and students are enthusiastic about the subject. The successful candidate will believe passionately in the importance of fieldwork in Geography and have a proven track record of raising attainment and have a clear understanding of how to use data to track progress and plan intervention.
GCA has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and has safer recruitment procedures in place for the selection of staff. It is committed to the principle of equal opportunities; we welcome all applicants and value the diversity they bring.
Please download the application form via the school’s website and email your completed application to voxley@greigcityacademy.co.uk.
The closing date for receiving completed application forms is 3pm on Monday 24th May and interviews will be held later that week.
Please note that we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application at their earliest opportunity.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greig City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we have safer recruitment procedures in place for the selection of staff. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
In line with KCSIE updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates.
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About Greig City Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1144 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Greig City Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- voxley@greigcityacademy.co.uk
Greig City Academy is a Church of England school that welcomes staff and students of all faiths or no faith.
We are located in Hornsey in a leafy area of North London close to Alexandra Park, Queens Wood and Highgate Wood. The school is on a busy high street close to the neighbourhoods of Crouch End and Muswell Hill.
Transport links are excellent. We are well served by bus, tube and overland train.
Ours is a caring and well-ordered environment in which all students can enjoy learning, develop enquiring minds and acquire the skills and knowledge they need for a changing world. Every day we see the results of our efforts in students who work responsibly and with consideration for others – they are the best ambassadors for the school.
Arranging a visit to Greig City Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email voxley@greigcityacademy.co.uk.
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