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Ark; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Victoria Academy is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Geography to join its dedicated humanities department. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving educational excellence, delivering engaging lessons, and supporting both student and staff development. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary within a collaborative and nurturing environment.

Benefits

Twice the standard training days

Wellbeing Wednesdays

On-site fitness suite

Ark Rewards scheme

Interest-free loans for season tickets or bicycles

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in Geography and education.
• Experience in coaching and development in educational settings.
• Ability to deliver engaging and rigorous lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Geography lessons that promote student achievement.
• Support staff development through coaching and professional learning.
• Motivate students to exceed academic standards.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Staff Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Specialization in Geography

Job description

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Vacancy: Lead Practitioner of Geography

Salary: From £47,882 to £52,842

Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Ark Victoria Academy, Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0HJ

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: Ark Lead Practitioner Scale Lp1-LP5 (£47,882 - £52,842 per annum)

Closing Date: 14th March 2024 at 11:00am

Ark Victoria Academy is seeking a Geography specialist to undertake the role of Lead Practitioner of Geography and join our dedicated humanities department.

The ideal candidate will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student with a high-quality education and meaningful choices. You will deliver rigorous, engaging lessons that promote achievement and foster a love of learning beyond the classroom.

As Lead Practitioner, you will support staff development through coaching and CPD, staying current with research and pedagogy, and undertaking additional CPD to lead effectively in your subject.

You will motivate students to achieve and exceed grades, aligning with Ark’s high standards and expectations, and demonstrating evidence of improving outcomes.

Our values underpin all we do, and it is essential that you champion Ark Victoria’s pledge of being Ambitious, Resilient, and Kind, while embodying the Ark ethos and pillars to achieve our mission.

If you are eager to contribute to our humanities department and collaborate with a talented leadership team, this role will be highly rewarding.

About Ark Victoria Academy

Our motto: Aim high, be brave, be kind, keep learning!

Ark Victoria Academy is a high-performing, all-through school offering a rich curriculum, personal development, and diverse opportunities. In 2023, 73% of GCSE grades were 4 or above, with 67% in English and maths. Our pupils perform well in KS2 assessments, and our provisional P8 score of +0.55 places us in the top 20% nationally.

Despite its size, the school retains a family atmosphere, nurturing pupils to leave equipped with skills and qualifications for lifelong learning and future careers.

Ark Victoria was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2019, emphasizing expert teaching, strong leadership, and a focus on excellence.

Why work at our school?

Hear from our staff: https://arkvictoria.org/jobs/working-for-us

• We prioritize CPD, offering twice the standard training days
• Our ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ are popular – contact us for details
• On-site fitness suite available
• Ark Rewards scheme offers savings up to £1,000 annually
• Interest-free loans up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycles
• Gym discounts up to 40%

For an informal discussion, contact HR Manager Kelly Mubarik at 0121 393 4459 or [email protected]

Full vacancy details can be found HERE.