Head of Geography - Oasis Community Learning
We are seeking to appoint a leader with the skills and motivation to transform our Geography department, model excellence, and strategically lead this significant area of our school. This role offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate who seeks to develop themselves further to become a Senior Leader in the future. The ideal candidate would have a passion for Geography, have high expectations and a track-record of getting the very best from both staff and students. In return we offer a highly competitive salary, a generous PPA and leadership time allowance alongside a supportive leadership team and fantastic development opportunities.
About Us
Our vision is that our students will have the best education, choice and opportunity to flourish in their lives. Alongside an ambitious academic curriculum we believe in the holistic development of our students, so that they can go on to be the best that they can be.
In order to achieve this we have three simple priorities:
* Leading happy and healthy lives
* Transforming lives and communities
* Providing exceptional educational experiences
We place a high value on personal development and professional learning for our staff. We invest heavily in supporting the growth of our team believing that if our young people are surrounded by caring, committed and talented staff that they will be best placed to achieve remarkable success. Being part of Oasis a Multi Academy Trust, which has 2 secondary schools in Southampton, and a further 52 nationally, offers many opportunities for collaboration and professional learning; we are a family and work closely together to ensure that we deliver exceptional education at the heart of our local communities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos.
Responsibilities
* Transform the Geography department
* Lead the department strategically and model excellence
* Drive curriculum and assessment standards to achieve high expectations
* Inspire and support staff to get the very best from both staff and students
Qualifications
* Passion for Geography
* High expectations
* Track‑record of getting the very best from staff and students
Our Offer to You
* An exceptional CPD offer including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy-wide and department-based CPD and termly Trust-based CPD.
* A pre-planned, fully resourced, Trust-wide curriculum with the autonomy to adapt for your students - no planning lessons from scratch!
* A centralised Culture for Learning policy which allows the teacher to teach and students to learn. You will be fully supported too by a superb Pastoral and SEND team.
* A streamlined, personalised feedback & assessment policy, created to minimise staff workload and maximise student progression.
* The opportunity to undertake fully-funded National Professional Qualifications and access to Apprenticeship Levy for further professional and academic qualifications.
* The opportunity to run a weekly extra-curricular club of your choosing, and to share your hidden talents with students!
* Access to an iPad for all staff / students enabling the use of Formative and other online self-marking assessment resources.
* The opportunity to further your career within the Trust and region. There are also a range of National Lead Practitioner roles within the Trust which you may also have the opportunity to apply for.
* Access to Eye Care vouchers and a national Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to Health Shield Cash Plan which can include 24/7 access to a GP, assistance with the cost and access to dental treatment, eye-care, physiotherapy and chiropody.
* Support to balance your work/life/caring responsibilities via our Time Off Work Policy, Menopause Policy, Flexible Working and Sabbatical Policy.
* Trust wide recognition of the challenges to mental health, facing both staff and students, and the support of our National Mental Health Team which is staffed by professionally qualified Mental Health Nurses.
* Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with you, should times get tough.
* Salary £31,916 - 51,048 plus TLR £5,873
Application Procedure
For further information or an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact Kali Warwick on our main school number.
Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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