Head of Geography

From the advert

We are looking for an inspiring, driven and ambitious Head of Geography to join our Humanities team, and add real value to the Geography Department.

As a subject leader, you won’t just manage a curriculum; you will inspire a love for your discipline. You will oversee student progress across Key Stages 3 to 4, and innovate our curriculum to ensure it remains diverse, challenging, and deeply engaging, whilst developing a genuine love of Geography within our students.

About you

You must be an experienced Head of Subject, or an aspiring leader with a proven track record of achieving excellent student outcomes. You must be deeply passionate about your subject and able to transfer our love of Geography across to our students. You must aspire to give our young people the best possible education in the Humanities, helping them to see real relevance with what we teach in the classroom to the world around them.

Why work for us?

• We operate with a collaborative faculty system covering the Humanities, with colleagues ready to support you.

• We are located directly next to Chessington South train station, with direct trains into central London (Waterloo).

• Our students are wonderful. They love the school, their teachers and learning.

• £30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school

• Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a successful family of schools within the Every Child Every Day Trust.

• A school dedicated to well-being.. Increased length of October Half Term, workload reducing feedback strategies, Free gym membership, onsite childcare and more

  
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Here's What our Staff Say:

“I have been at this school for 9 years and I love it! It gets better and better each year without losing the supportive and caring environment”

"I am in my NQT year. The CPD, support and commitment I get has been overwhelming. I made the right choice”

“This is the best school I have ever worked at.”

Interview Date: Interviews will be held when suitable applications are received. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if suitable candidates are found.

The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS