Head Of Department Geography
Posted 12/09/24£107,541 - £139,891
Long Term
Secondary
Beginning 01/25
Head of Geography – Newham, East London
At Engage Education, we’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a successful secondary school within Newham we are currently recruiting for a Head of Department for Gepgraphy. This role suits an experienced Head of Geography looking for a leadership post or a current Head of Department looking for a new school.
About the role
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You’ll be working as a Head of Geography in a growing Secondary school. The school recently had an Ofsted inspection and achieved an Outstanding overall status.
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The Department bases itself on inspiring learners to take risks and challenge themselves as well as having creativity at the centre of what they do.
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The school has a huge focus on pastoral support and has created a behaviour policy built on mutual respect. You will be joining a motivated staffing team that has pupil and staff well-being at the heart of what they do.
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You will be teaching across KS3 and KS4 and KS5
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Leading a team of Teachers within the Geography department
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Creating schemes of work
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Motivating and encouraging staff by leading best practice
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Tracking pupil progress and identifying pupils that might require additional intervention support
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Oversee professional development of staff and students alike
About you
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Current Head of Department or experienced Teacher looking to take a step up
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Demonstrable history of teaching the subject to a high standard to KS3, KS4 and KS5
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Enthusiasm and creativity when delivering lessons to students of all ages and abilities
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Passion for your subject
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QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
About us
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
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Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
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Free CPD sessions
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Your own dedicated consultant
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Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
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Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
How to apply
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
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