Head of Geography

Head of Geography

Co-op Academy Grange Bradford£49,781 - £54,939 per year - L1 - L5Full-Time, PermanentStart September 2025Apply by Tuesday 6th May 9.00amAre you ready to inspire and lead? At Co-op Academy Grange, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Geography to guide curriculum, foster collaboration, and elevate student outcomes! As part of Co-op Academies Trust, you will have the opportunity to innovate, inspire, and raise achievement levels across the school while working within a supportive leadership team.Our aim is to ensure that our students are given every opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. With this in mind, we are looking to appoint a Geography teacher who shares our vision for a learning environment and curriculum that is ambitious as well as supportive and nurturing.As well as academic success, we focus on and take great pride in our students' behaviour. We aim for high achievement in an environment which is based on rewards, not sanctions. Working closely with our teaching body, our caring and experienced pastoral team are always on hand to help and support our students through their secondary school journey.You'll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values: Succeed together, Do what matters most, Be yourself always, Show you care and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.The successful Head of Geography will have:* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)* Proven track record of successful teaching across KS3 and KS4 in Geography* Evidence of ability to lead and manage effectively* A strong and credible presenceWe offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success of our humanities department:* You'll receive a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.* Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)* Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!* Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)* Co-op Funeralcare benefit* Season ticket and rental deposit loans* And More!Why us?Our vision at Coop Academy Grange is that 'We make 'Grange Great' by accelerating the development of our children towards their potential in everything we do.' This vision drives all of the decisions that we make and all of the work that we do day in and day out for our community.All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon-fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement. Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success. Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.Our ValuesBeing part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our 'Ways of Being':Succeed together, Do what matters most, Be yourself always, Show you careSo, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!To apply for this Head of Geography role please contact Liz Creasey Business Director on The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 9.00am.Interviews will take place week commencing the Monday 5th May 2025.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier should we receive suitable applicants.For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.ukThe Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

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