Head of Geography

Location

Essex | United Kingdom

Job description

HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY

TLR2b of £5,348

Required September 2024

Chelmer Valley High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Head of Geography to teach and lead classes across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Geography sits within the Humanities Area at Chelmer and includes; Geography, History, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE), and Sociology. Geography is a hugely popular subject at Chelmer Valley High School with many classes studying the subject at GCSE and A level. The Geography Department is progressive and dynamic, who facilitate lessons that enhance the learning experience of all students. The Geography Department also offer an optional educational visit to Iceland, providing students with opportunities to learn from the world around them. 

You will have a natural flair for delivering creative and vibrant lessons which enthuse and motivate students. You will have excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence and be enthusiastic about leading others within the Geography field. You will have a track record delivering against clear objectives and long and short term action planning at a curriculum level, including the ability to analyse data effectively.

Chelmer Valley is a popular and oversubscribed, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1200 students on roll. It is an exceptionally vibrant, friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow our student to thrive. Our staff are highly valued, we want them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. Our vision ‘always the best we can be’ is such that we expect to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning.

High value is placed on providing ongoing professional development and engaging in educational research. We are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team and to help achieve our ambitious aims for all of our students.

Visits are welcome. If you are interested in joining us please visit our website: to download an application pack or if you require further information on the above post please contact Michelle Robertson on 01245 512354. Closing date for applications Wednesday 13 March 2024.

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.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

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