Assistant Curriculum Leader Geography

Didsbury High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements from day

Job summary

Didsbury High School is seeking an exceptional Assistant Curriculum Leader of Geography to support leadership and development of the Geography department within the Laurus Trust. The role combines strategic development with a significant teaching commitment and contributes to outstanding learning and student achievement.

We offer an excellent pathway for career progression, flexible arrangements from day one, and a supportive environment focused on professional growth and a rich co-curricular

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a passion for Geography and ambition to develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic development of the Geography department while maintaining teaching duties.
• Lead to raise achievement across Key Stages 3 and 4 and contribute to curriculum development.
• Ensure outstanding teaching and learning and a rich co-curricular experience.
• Work with the Curriculum Leader to deliver high performance within the Laurus Trust.

Skills

Geography expertise

Education

QTS/Qualified teacher status

Job description

“The world as we know it is not ‘given’ and it can and it will change.” - Lambert et al

Didsbury High School is a vibrant, inclusive and academically ambitious school within the Laurus Trust. We are seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic Assistant Curriculum Leader of Geography to support the leadership and continued development of our successful Geography department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher with a passion for Geography and a desire to develop their leadership skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Curriculum Leader to ensure outstanding teaching and learning, high levels of student achievement and a rich co-curricular experience for all learners. The post offers an excellent pathway for career progression within a high-performing Trust.

As Assistant Curriculum Leader of Geography, you will support the strategic development of the department whilst maintaining a significant teaching commitment. You will play a key role in raising achievement across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting assessment, intervention and curriculum development, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.