Geography Subject Lead

Greenwood Academies Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub access

Wellbeing gateway

Employee assistance

Car salary sacrifice

Mental Health First Aider

CPD & Apprenticeships

Public sector pension

Eye tests & discounts

Family-friendly policies

ECT support

Childcare savings

Annual leave

Pay progression

Free parking

Workload policies

Professional supervision

Job summary

City of Peterborough Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust, is seeking a Geography Subject Lead to inspire a dynamic curriculum and to drive teaching excellence across our geography department.

You will champion high-quality teaching, support colleagues to develop their practice and use assessment information to secure positive pupil progress. We offer professional development, a supportive leadership team and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent Geography subject knowledge and classroom practice.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Geography curriculum.
• Use assessment information effectively to support pupil progress.
• Develop colleagues and promote high-quality teaching and learning.
• Contribute to wider leadership and academy development.
• Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and pupil development.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Classroom practice

High expectations

Curriculum development

Assessment & progress

Staff development

Leadership contribution

Job description

Are you passionate about Geography and ready to inspire the next generation of curious, confident learners? We're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Geography Subject Lead to join our team and take an active role in shaping an exciting, engaging and ambitious Geography curriculum. This is a fantastic opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who is ready to lead, inspire and make a real difference. You'll champion high-quality teaching and learning, support colleagues to develop their practice and use your subject expertise to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to achieve their very best.

About you

• Demonstrate excellent Geography subject knowledge and classroom practice
• Have high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and engagement
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Geography curriculum
• Use assessment and progress information effectively to support positive pupil outcomes
• Support and develop colleagues, promoting high-quality teaching and learning
• Contribute positively to the wider leadership and development of the Academy
• Be committed to the safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development of all pupils

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is ready to take on subject leadership, or an experienced leader looking to further develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking Academy. If you are passionate about Geography, committed to achieving the highest standards and keen to play an important role in the continued development of our Academy, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Both our Academy and Greenwood Academies Trust are committed to supporting pupils and staff alike. Providing pupils with the highest quality education is of the utmost importance but we recognise in order to achieve this, teachers and staff must be properly supported with strong leadership, a climate of trust, research and innovation and ongoing CPD opportunities.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

City of Peterborough Academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). We are an inclusive community with a big heart where students belong and flourish. Our young people are supported to achieve academic excellence and encouraged to sieze opportunities which will lead to a life of success. As global citizens we will dream big, build mighty futures which are guided by an unwavering belief in our future potential.

If you join us you'll be part of a skilled, supportive and motivated team within a thriving academy trust, with opportunities for training and professional development. In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people: Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world's largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand-new or pre-loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders