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Head of Department Geography

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Stanford-le-Hope

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GBP 25,000 - 40,000

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Job summary

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy seeks a passionate Geography Teacher to lead its Geography Department. The candidate should inspire students and invest in staff development, ensuring a commitment to innovative education and high standards. Benefits include comprehensive packages and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

The Mossbourne Allowance
Free lunches
Health membership
Early finish on Friday
Free staff fitness classes
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Special leave scheme
Staff appreciation events
Professional development support

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of successful teaching across different key stages.
  • Experience leading a department or holding an area of responsibility.
  • Commitment to personal excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Geography Department and inspire students up to Key Stage 5.
  • Share expertise and support the progress of the department staff.
  • Ensure high-quality Geography education and improved student outcomes.

Skills

Passionate about Geography education
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Innovative teaching methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status
Degree in Geography or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Work Pattern: 40 hours per week

Interview dates: TBC

Location: Mossbourne Fobbing Academy, Southend Road, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 8JT

Working for The Mossbourne Federation

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, of course, expectations of staff are high. In return, we engage with, and support our workforce, with great benefits and by creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Staff Benefits

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

  • The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
  • Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
  • Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
  • Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
  • Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
  • Free staff fitness classes
  • Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
  • Discounts at local restaurants
  • Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
  • Saturday and holiday paid programme
  • Special leave scheme
  • Staff appreciation awards and events
  • First rate professional development and career opportunities
  • Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)
  • ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)
  • Additional remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)

The Humanities Learning Area

The Humanities Learning Area is the largest Learning Area in the academy and includes History, Geography, Religious Studies, Psychology, Law and PSCHE. Humanities is a highly regarded Learning Area at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy; it plays a central role in the life of the academy. So committed are we to the importance of an education which exposes children to the global landscape, every student is entered for GCSE Religious Studies and GCSE History. At Key Stage 4, Geography is an extremely popular choice. Humanities subjects are among our most popular A-Levels with students going on to achieve excellent results. Outcomes in History, Psychology and Law, in particular, are superb but we are always striving to be better. There are currently 13 Humanities teachers working within the Learning Area with responsibility shared between the Head of Learning Area (HoLA), a second in charge and heads of department. The Learning Area is extremely well resourced with teachers enjoying their own classrooms, each with interactive whiteboard and visualiser.

The successful applicant will be passionate about Geography education and have the drive and ambition to lead a department that inspires and excites a future generation of students to share a love of their subject up to and beyond Key Stage 5. The successful applicant will be equally committed to sharing their expertise and experience with members of their department and investing in the progress of the staff in the Geography Department and Humanities Learning Area. They will be well organised, energetic and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our students. They will have a proven track record of successful teaching across different key stages and believe that all students will succeed in their study of Geography.

We are looking for an educator and leader with the vision, grit, and academic acumen to support and develop the Learning Area’s success. We encourage applications from teachers with experience leading a department or with a track record of holding an area of responsibility who are ready to embrace the responsibility of being a member of a whole academy leadership team.

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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