Geography Lead Practitioner: Elevate Teaching

MyNewTerm; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Dearne in Barnsley is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Geography to raise standards across the subject and support colleagues in delivering consistently excellent lessons. The role offers opportunities to influence teaching practice and contribute to whole-school improvement.

The successful candidate will drive a rigorous, knowledge-rich Geography curriculum and coach colleagues through collaboration and instructional coaching, shaping outcomes for all scholars.

Qualifications

• An outstanding Geography teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes.
• An aspiring or established middle leader who can motivate and influence others.
• A practitioner who is passionate about improving teaching and learning beyond their own classroom.
• Someone who shares Astrea's vision of educational excellence and transformational school improvement.
• A strong advocate for high expectations and academic success for all scholars.
• A colleague who believes every child can achieve, regardless of background, prior attainment or need.
• An effective communicator with the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• A reflective professional committed to continual growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead excellence in Geography teaching and learning across the academy.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues to continually improve their teaching.
• Drive high standards of achievement and progress for all scholars.
• Support curriculum development to ensure a rigorous, knowledge-rich Geography offer.
• Coach and develop colleagues through collaboration, mentoring and instructional coaching.
• Use assessment and achievement data to identify priorities and implement effective improvement strategies.
• Promote high expectations for behaviour, participation and academic success.
• Contribute to wider academy improvement initiatives and the development of teaching practice across the school.

Skills

Outstanding Geography teacher

Middle leader potential

Job description

Astrea Academy Dearne in Barnsley is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Geography to raise standards across the subject and support colleagues in delivering consistently excellent lessons. The role offers opportunities to influence teaching practice and contribute to whole-school improvement.

The successful candidate will drive a rigorous, knowledge-rich Geography curriculum and coach colleagues through collaboration and instructional coaching, shaping outcomes for all scholars.