Head of Geography

Location

Barnet, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can be take a holistic approach to education and value the progress young people make in all areas. Class sizes are small and the environment very supportive for both students and staff.

The King Alfred School is looking for a talented teacher to join our unique and exceptional school from September 2024.

You will:

• Lead the Geography Department, building the profile of Geography across the School, including uptake at GCSE and A-Level.
• Ensure that Geography teaching and learning are of a consistently high quality on a day-to-day basis.
• Play a full role in the life of the school, including as Tutor or co-Tutor

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:

• Relevant teaching experience (includes teacher placements for NQTs), a good honours degree and QTS.
• Track record of being an excellent teacher in own classroom.
• Ability to establish successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
• A passion for holistic and forward-thinking education.

If you are reflective, hard-working, and keen to grow with our community, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Please see the attached job info pack for a detailed description of the duties involved in this role, as well as a person specification of our ideal candidate.

To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form.

The salary for this role will be on KAS scale, this is the same as the Outer London pay scale, with the addition of the KAS supplement (c.£5,000).  

To apply for this exciting opportunity please go to our website and apply via our online Application Form.

Closing date for applications : midnight, Tuesday 19 March 2024.

Interview Date: Monday 25 March 2024.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

To read more about King Alfred’s diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.

All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.

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Salary

£5k per annum