Head of Geography


Head of Geography - "Outstanding" school - Experienced Teachers- Age 11-18 - Sutton, South London - Permanent role - September 2020 - MPS - UPS + Competitive TLR


Do you want to lead an ambitious and creative team of Geography Teachers? Would you like to work in a school with exemplary behaviour that places a huge focus on the delivery of a high-quality Geography curriculum?


Tradewind Recruitment, Permanent division, are working alongside this exceptional secondary school who are now seeking a Head of Geography who can drive the team towards continued success. If you feel you would be a great fit for this new role, apply immediately!


***Head of Geography/ HOD Geography Teacher
***Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5
***Permanent position - MPS - UPS + Competitive TLR
*** 1100 students
*** "Outstanding" Ofsted accreditation


About the School - Head of Geography - Sutton, South London

This ambitious and high attaining secondary school located in the heart of Sutton, is an inspirational setting where through excellent leadership has been on a journey towards continued success. The school is situated in a prime location with onsite parking and transport links across South and Central London. As Head of Geography within this oversubscribed school, you will be overseeing three other Geography teachers and working closely alongside the Head of Humanities to ensure strong progress across all year groups. This excellent school has had frequent success with a large proportion of pupils participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's award, which as Head of Geography you will oversee. Results within Geography and across subjects are well above average in both GCSE and A level, and there is a large subject intake over both key stages. The Geography department aims to provide students with real life contextual learning and therefore there are various field trips for students over the year. Additionally, staff wellbeing is a core commitment within this setting, where there is good communication between staff and senior leadership in ensuring a good work-life balance. This welcoming secondary school benefits from excellent facilities including a large hall, modern classrooms and a gym which staff have access to after work. Behaviour in the school is exemplary, where students demonstrate polite and caring attitudes to each other. If you can imagine fitting well within this school, apply now!


About the Role - Head of Geography - Sutton, South London

Previous leadership experience for this position - either Head of Geography or second in charge experience.
QTS achieved in Secondary Geography Teaching.
Exceptional subject knowledge within Geography and the passion to contribute to extra-curricular activities in relation to Geography.
Demonstrated understanding of GCSE and A-Level teaching
Through a strong understanding of assessment, you will be passionate about ensuring every student has an opportunity to succeed and maintaining the high expectations throughout this well-resourced department.
As Head of Geography at this school, you will be responsible for working alongside SLT on curriculum development and implementing this throughout the faculty.
The school is seeking a professional Head of Geography with "outstanding" behaviour management expectations and a hardworking ethos.


How to apply - Head of Geography - Sutton, South London

If you would like extra information on this Geography leadership position, then please contact Megan at Tradewind on 0207 845 5451 as soon as possible for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, please email your CV to megan.allen@twrecruitment.com for an immediate call back about other roles!


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