Geography Department Leader: Teaching & Impact

Harriscareers; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Harris Allowance (Inner London £2,000;

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Harris Academy Falconwood is seeking an experienced Head of Geography to lead, develop and raise standards within the Geography department. You will be accountable for delivering high-quality teaching, managing resources, and contributing to a broad curriculum across age ranges.

The role requires QTS with a relevant degree, plus evidence of successful GCSE teaching, change management, and a strong track record of improving attainment.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training.
• Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level.
• Have experience of initiation and effective management of change.
• Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups.
• Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications.
• Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking.
• Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement.
• Have good communication skills in speech and writing.
• Display excellent organisational skills.
• Are able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students.

Responsabilités

• Lead, manage and develop the Geography department.
• Raise standards of attainment within the department and monitor progress.
• Ensure a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum within the department.
• Teach Geography across age and ability ranges.
• Deploy staff, financial and physical resources effectively.
• Support personal and academic development for students.

Connaissances

QTS

GCSE teaching

Change management

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Formation

Relevant undergraduate degree

Description du poste

Harris Academy Falconwood is seeking an experienced Head of Geography to lead, develop and raise standards within the Geography department. You will be accountable for delivering high-quality teaching, managing resources, and contributing to a broad curriculum across age ranges.

The role requires QTS with a relevant degree, plus evidence of successful GCSE teaching, change management, and a strong track record of improving attainment.