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Lead Practitioner of Geography - Full-time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4002-280L
  • Posted:09/10/2018
  • Pay:Leadership pay scale
  • Start Date:Nov 2018
  • App Close Date:19/10/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Lead Practitioner of Geography

Required as soon as possible

Leadership scale, Full time

 

We are looking for an aspiring or current specialist leader of education who has a strong track record of leading geography in secondary schools. You will be a transformative leader who, as well as getting great results for the pupils you teach, inspires and motivates others in your department to excel.

We require the ideal candidate to lead our heads of geography to maintain and improve standards across all of our Kent high schools. You must be an effective communicator who can encourage and lead staff who have a wide range of teaching and leadership experience. You must be a credible curriculum expert who has a well-developed understanding of the demands of the new curriculum. You will be innovative in your approaches to develop the key stage 3 curriculum and know how to bring geography alive to pupils across the Trust.

 

Ofsted – ‘Teachers have high expectations of their pupils and expect all pupils to give of their best.’

 

Application packs available online https://www.swaleacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note – we cannot accept CVs without an application form.

 

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

Contact details:

Mr S Murphy - Executive Headteacher

Email: seamus.murphy@swale.at

Tel: 01795 472449

Applications to be sent to:

Email: HR@swale.at

 

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA

Executive Headteacher: Mr S Murphy

Head of School: Ms Y Peden



 

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of.  Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

We believe that all learners need to feel safe and secure in school in order for them to reach their full potential. We have established a culture of respect for each other and pride in academic achievement for all learners.

We offer our students a very broad curriculum, placing value on the arts and vocational subjects in addition to core and Ebacc subjects. Our objective is to ensure success for every student so that when they leave us they are well rounded, confident individuals, well equipped to take their place in the work place or further education. We are very proud of the culture and ethos that exists in the school which is continually evolving and developing to ensure that all students benefit from our extensive systems of support.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr N Smith
  • Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
  • Telephone: 01795 472449
  • Email: tssrecruitment@swale.at

Fax: 01795 470332

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.