Head of Geography

Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere; Greater London; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere seeks a Head of Geography to lead and innovate the department, designing a contemporary curriculum that connects classroom learning to real-world contexts and empowers staff to deliver engaging, challenging geography lessons with impactful fieldwork.

The successful candidate will have department leadership experience, a strong track record of improving student outcomes, and a commitment to inclusion.

Competenze

• Experience leading a Geography department or equivalent
• Proven track record of implementing pedagogical best practices to improve outcomes
• Ability to design and refine a contemporary Geography curriculum
• Experience integrating fieldwork and real-world learning into lessons
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and safe learning environment for diverse learners

Mansioni

• Lead and develop the Geography department to raise student outcomes
• Design and refine a contemporary Geography curriculum aligned with fieldwork opportunities
• Support and coach staff to deliver engaging, challenging Geography lessons
• Oversee fieldwork provision and ensure high-quality, safe learning experiences
• Foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment for all pupils

Conoscenze

Leadership

Curriculum design

Pedagogical best practices

Team development

Formazione

Experience leading a department

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking to appoint a Head of Department who will be the lead explorer of our curriculum. We are looking for a visionary leader who views Geography as a lens through which students understand their impact on the planet. They will have the opportunity to refine and design a contemporary curriculum that bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world, empowering your team to deliver lessons that are engaging, challenging and memorable including fieldwork opportunities, in order to instil a love of lifelong learning.

The successful candidate will be experienced teacher who has led a department or has had relevant post holder responsibilities and is ready for promotion. They will have a proven track record of understanding and implementing pedagogical best practices to enable excellent student outcomes. The school is looking for a passionate and innovative practitioner who can create a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for all pupils of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Experience of teaching BTEC Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services or Travel and Tourism desirable but not essential.