Subject Leader of Geography
The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
28 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- 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
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2c: £8,279
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Norton Knatchbull School is seeking an inspirational and dedicated Subject Leader of Geography to start in September 2025. The successful applicant will be expected to have experience of teaching Geography up to and including A Level, with a proven track record of examination success. We are looking for a leader who can inspire both colleagues and students, lead by example and ensure that Geography continues to thrive as a subject. We welcome applicants from either selective or wide ability settings, who are keen to work with high achieving and motivated students in a strong and growing department.
At The Norton Knatchbull School, Geography is a diverse and engaging subject that encourages students to become thoughtful geographers, explore global challenges, and think independently. Our department is committed to delivering a stimulating and enriching geographical experience to our students through a planned scheme of work, with the flexibility to explore contemporary geographical issues. If you have the vision, enthusiasm and expertise to lead our Geography department, we would love to hear from you.
Key Stage 4: At GCSE students take Geography and/or History with the trend being that over half of each GCSE cohort take Geography, following the AQA specification. Two field trips take place to support urban and ecosystem studies.
Key Stage 5: At A level students following the AQA specification, with numbers usually resulting in two classes. Fieldwork remains important at this level and includes visits to Margate, Stratford, Folkestone, Camber, Herne Bay, Canterbury and Wye as part of the NEA requirements.
We like to encourage pupils to take an increasing responsibility for their own learning, while at the same time providing them with a secure framework of support and encouragement so that when they leave the school they will be better prepared for higher education or further training. Over the past few years, the number of students taking A level has been consistent with good results and we have a high proportion of students who go on to higher education, many to study Geography or related disciplines
What the school offers its staff
NKS is committed to the continuing Professional Development and Equal Opportunities for all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues. It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. To show our commitment to this, the school has recently achieved the Race Charter Mark at bronze level.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About The Norton Knatchbull School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1274 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Norton Knatchbull School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cdunton@nks.kent.sch.uk
The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.
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