Head of Geography

Head of Geography
Permanent
ASAP Start
£31,650 - £49,084 + TLR
Harrow

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic and inspirational practitioner to lead our Geography Department.  Geography is a hugely successful and popular subject at Hatch End High School at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.  Geography sits within the Humanities Faculty and the successful candidate would be well supported by the Head of Faculty. Field trips are well established and the teaching within the department is strong.  Teaching and learning in Humanities is supported by a lead practitioner and the culture of development is exciting.

The successful applicant will:
•    be an excellent and ambitious classroom teacher;
•    have a proven and demonstrable track record of success at GCSE and A Level;
•    have strong leadership skills;
•    have a good understanding of the current educational developments, especially those relating to classroom based practice;
•    have the highest expectations of students;
•    have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom;
•    have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.
Continuing professional development for all staff is at the core of everything we do, and you would be joining an organisation which would offer numerous career developments to Senior Leadership and beyond.
We will:
•    be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff;
•    provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential;
•    deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills;
•    create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish;
•    work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence;
•    develop out students’ appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves;
•    reflect regularly on our school’s strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive.

Person Specification:
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 
•    University graduate 
•    Postgraduate teaching qualification/QTS 
•    Evidence of continuing professional development 

TEACHING and PASTORAL EXPERIENCE 
•    At least 1 year’s successful teaching experience 
•    Experience or confidence in mentoring / supporting trainee teachers. 
•    Teaching experience in at least two Key Stages. 
•    Evidence of consistently good and outstanding teaching and learning. 
•    Evidence of cascading outstanding teaching and learning practices in school or a range of schools. 
•    Evidence of excellent classroom management skills. 
•    Outstanding knowledge of Assessment Practice in the context of the National Agenda and where appropriate best worldwide practice. 
•    Excellent subject knowledge. 
•    Excellent knowledge of current curriculum development in your subject area. 
•    The ability to use ICT effectively to engage students. 
•    An understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for good teaching and learning. 
•    A good understanding of the principles of Assessment for Learning. 
•    The ability to differentiate to provide appropriate challenges for all learners. 
•    Evidence of using data to inform planning and put in place successful intervention strategies to raise achievement. 
•    Evidence of pastoral experience, including taking responsibility for a form group. 
•    An interest in the wider curriculum.

If you are the person we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. 
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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