Geography Head of Department - Full-time

Orchards Academy, Swanley

Ref:KCC886-4031-48T
Posted:02/03/2017
Pay:Dependent on experience
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:02/03/2017 at 13:00
Interviews:TBC

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Head of Geography

We are looking to appoint a dynamic individual to take up the position of Head of Geography. The successful candidate will be required to work across the whole ability range at KS3 and KS4 delivering the EDEXCEL Specification B GCSE and to oversee the expansion of the department.

This position would suit a subject coordinator of KS3 or KS4 looking to enhance their career in this exciting and varied role.

This is an excellent opportunity to exercise your teaching skills and take them to the next level as well as adding strong experience to your teaching credentials.

There may also be a whole school responsibility available for the right candidate.

If you are interested we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to make a school visit or contact us via telephone if you wish to learn more about this exciting position.

Interested applicants are invited to view the Job Description and to complete the application form on the Orchards Academy website www.orchards-tkat.org or alternatively to contact the Personnel Officer, Mrs Jones on Tel: 01322 616136 to request an application pack.

Closing Date for Applications: 2nd March 2017

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

Orchards Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. Successful candidates will be expected to share these views. Offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Right to Work in the UK check, and satisfactory references. Orchards Academy is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Orchards Academy aims to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish.

As a small school we quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. This strong sense of community allows students to grow personally and academically as they trust and feel supported by a staff body that knows them well. This results in a calm, orderly and purposeful atmosphere where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

We aim to work with students, parents and the wider community to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where high expectations and levels of challenge enable our students to achieve academically, socially and emotionally so they can make a positive contribution to society.

Working for TKAT: Leadership within TKAT schools require passion, understanding, empathy and above all, a genuine love for the profession. Our role is to support you by giving you the flexibility to work how and when you need to; to open up opportunities to develop your career; to take care of your wellbeing at work; to enable you to flourish as an individual and to offer the kind of rewards you can only find from improving the prospects and life chances for literally thousands of children and young people.

Equal Opportunities: TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.

Job Contact Information

Name:Angela Jones
Address:St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE
Telephone: 01322 665231
Email: ajones@orchards-tkat.org

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Job Description