Head of Geography and Business Studies

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Geography and Business Studies to be the Subject Leader and be responsible for leading, managing, supporting and monitoring the work of the Geography & Business Studies Department team to secure effective leadership and management of the department and high standards of staff performance.

To be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in ensuring equality of opportunity for all and being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct

About our Academy

We are unapologetically ambitious and have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students throughout Years 7 to 11. We want all students to achieve highly, but alongside academic excellence, we aim to develop young people who leave the academy with a secure sense of identity and understanding of diversity and as well rounded confident young people who are ready and able to embrace the challenges of adult life.

About the Role

Permanent , Full Time Teaching Hours, 52 weeks per year

To lead our Geography & Business Studies Department.

• To be the Subject Leader and be responsible for leading, managing, supporting and monitoring the work of the departmental team to secure effective leadership and management of the department and high standards of staff performance.
• To develop a creative, engaging and consistent approach to teaching within the department which reflects the curriculum and new specifications.
• To lead and develop the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure curriculum provision and developments are appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated and are in accordance with academy policy and any national or local guidance.
• To raise standards of student attainment, achievement and behaviour for learning within the department.
• To be accountable for promoting, monitoring and supporting pupil progress and development within the department.
• To improve the provision for all learners in subject area.
• To develop transition programme where appropriate.
• Love your subject. Stay invested in it, taking your own professional development seriously.
• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Do all you can to ensure that, as a result of your teaching (and tutoring), your students achieve well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as or better than similar students nationally and in the Academy.
• Be aware of pupils' prior knowledge and plan teaching and scaffold appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn.

Who we are looking for

• Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of applying continued professional development.
• Understanding of the current curriculum discussions within your subject.
• The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and parents.
• A thorough up to date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively.
• Well motivated, enthusiastic with a can do attitude.

Salary & Benefits

• M1 - UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) plus TLR 2.1 £3,527
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunity

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.