Overview
This is an exciting opportunity at Ormiston Chadwick Academy and requires you to be enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated and successful 2nd in Humanities (Head of Geography) to support the Head of Humanities in leading, developing and directing the work of the faculty so that all students make at least the expected progress and staff feel a sense of achievement and success. You will be a Geography teacher able to teach GCSE level and have the skill set to further improve standards and outcomes for our Humanities department. Leading on our Geography curriculum you will liaise with other Heads of Faculty, middle leaders and teachers to share and collaborate in approaches that will support success in your own area.
Ormiston Chadwick Academy opened in Widnes in September 2014, serving the community of West Widnes. Our Academy is large enough to offer an outstanding curriculum but small enough to have a strong community ethos in which all students are known and nurtured to achieve their potential.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the Geography curriculum and contribute to strategic direction of the Humanities faculty.
* Support the Head of Humanities in leading, developing and directing the work of the faculty to ensure students make at least expected progress.
* Teach Geography to GCSE level.
* Collaborate with other Heads of Faculty, middle leaders and teachers to share approaches that improve standards and outcomes.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
* Work where it matters most and contribute to outcomes for students.
* Be part of a trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged students and a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be.
* Join a team and community where you belong, with bespoke support from a network of experts and professionals at the heart of communities.
* Benefit from an extensive professional development programme, flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
Our ideal candidate should
* possess excellent curriculum and subject knowledge.
* have up to date working knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
* have the ability to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
* be a fully inclusive team player.
* show commitment to inclusion and success for all, specifically in the Humanities faculty.
* actively contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy.
Safeguarding and selection
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online checks, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Additional information
All academy policies can be found here: Policies. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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