Head of Geography

Location

Tower Hamlets, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

London Enterprise Academy is a Free School at the heart of London’s vibrant East End. The Academy opened in September 2014 with year 7’s only, in a former glass office block, that is now fully renovated to a high standard. The Academy has a capacity for six hundred students aged 11-16. It provides a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment. All of our students are encouraged to stretch themselves to achieve their potential. 

Our mission is to create a truly outstanding free school that delivers the very best educational opportunities, and nurturing academic excellence and enhances ambition in all our pupils. We aim to inspire the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Our mission is to develop the leadership potential in both our students and staff.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who has experience teaching Geography within the secondary setting and can offer a second subject. This post would suit an experienced practitioner ready to take on a leadership role, take on the responsibility, and implement improvements in Teaching and Learning. 

The successful candidate for the Head of Geography will: 

• Hold DfE Qualified Teacher Status, an undergraduate degree and preferably a postgraduate 
• Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires pupils and has experience teaching in a successful inner-city school 
• Have a track record of successful learning, teaching and delivering results 
• Have the ability to draw upon their professional background to demonstrate their ability to successfully teach up to GCSE 
• Be creative in delivering a rigorous, academic curriculum 
• Set high expectations for standards of teaching and learning and model good practice in Geography
• Able to contribute to the whole life of the school through our extensive enrichment programme. 
• Have the highest ambitions for your pupils, the department, the school and yourself 

What can London Enterprise Academy offer you? 

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards 
• An opportunity to pioneer and create an exciting, academic curriculum 
• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from 
• Leadership and management opportunities and a wide range of professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work with experienced and value-driven colleagues
• Well-behaved and respectful pupils
• A range of initiatives to reduce workload and improve staff well-being

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit our website for application packs or call Olivia Ahua (PA to Principal) with any questions on 02074260746 or email info @londonenterpriseacademy.org and visits can be made by contacting the school.

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