Teacher of Geography/ Assistant Curriculum Leader

Uxbridge High School; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Geography/Assistant Curriculum Leader to join their thriving department. This role is perfect for passionate educators, whether you're an ambitious PGCE student or an experienced teacher. You will play a crucial role in shaping the curriculum and ensuring students achieve their full potential. The school fosters a supportive environment that values collaboration and personal development, offering competitive salaries and opportunities for career progression. If you're driven to make a difference and inspire the next generation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive environment

Long service awards

Private health care

Family friendly policies

Early finish on Fridays

Five annual INSET days

Staff wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Track record of good or outstanding teaching.
• Ability to teach all ability groups, including SEN students.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Curriculum Leader in delivering a high-quality curriculum.
• Create conditions for teachers to operate at their optimum effectiveness.

Skills

Outstanding subject knowledge

Classroom practice

Passion for student engagement

Curriculum development

Data manipulation

Education

First Degree

Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE

Further Degree

Job description

Teacher of Geography/ Assistant Curriculum Leader

Teacher of Geography/ Assistant Curriculum Leader

Ref: SCH-UHS-0047 1 day(s) remaining Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: Uxbridge Salary: 36,413 - 53,994 Main/Upper Pay Scale ( Outer London Weighting) + TLR 2A for senior position of Assistant Curriculum Leader of Geography Department: Geography Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 Closing Date:06/05/2025 12:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS Outer London

The Role

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our thriving Geography department. Whether you are an ambitious PGCE student, an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced educator ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application. For candidates with relevant whole school experience and leadership qualities, we are offering the role ofAssistant Curriculum Leader of Geography. This role is pivotal in supporting and assisting the Curriculum Leader in delivering a high-quality curriculum. You will work to create conditions in which teachers can operate at their optimum effectiveness, ensuring all students reach their full potential.

What we’re looking for:

• A teacher who leads by example, with outstanding subject knowledge, classroom practice and professionalism.
• A passion for placing students at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring their learning is meaningful and engaging.
• A teacher driven to make a difference, committed to overcoming barriers and enabling every student to achieve exceptional progress.
• A team player dedicated to personal development and working collaboratively with colleagues.

For the assistant Curriculum Leader position, we are looking for:

• An experienced and competent leader with a collaborative desire to move forward demonstrable experience in curriculum development ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower teams and individuals to achieve excellence.

Benefits of Joining Uxbridge High School:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership roles within the department.
• A welcoming and inclusive environment that values wellbeing and promotes work-life balance.

Close partnership between dedicated staff, confident students, supportive parents and a committed Board of Trustees

Join a school that is committed to the PROUD TO MAKE SUCCESS HAPPEN, values of positivity respect, open mindedness, uniqueness and determination. We believe that success can only come through a close partnership between dedicated staff, confident students, supportive parents and a committed Board of Trustees

Please take the time to view our website (wws.uhs.org.uk) before making an application. This gives a fantastic insight into the life of the school. We would welcome applications from exceptional people who can make an integral contribution to Uxbridge High School.

Please read through the UHS People Strategy before applying

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits

OtherEarly finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm) Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays. July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties. Long service awards. Meals before parents' evenings and late school events. Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues. Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays. Staff wellbeing. We have excellent spacious facilities and excellent IT equipment. We offer a private health care. We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies.

Qualifications

Qualification Title GradeFirst Degree Essential Further Degree Desirable Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards Essential

Skills

ExperienceTrack record of good or outstanding teaching. EssentialRelevant SkillsTo have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum. Essential Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children. Essential Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN. Essential Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement. Essential Ability to manipulate data and to access and maintain electronic records and reports. Essential Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice. Essential

Related Documents

UHS People StrategyUHS People Strategy - FINAL.pdf Download Geography Teacher Applicant PackGeography Teacher and ACL - Applicant Pack.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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Uxbridge High School
The Greenway
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2PR