Head of Geography (Maternity Cover)

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Full time
Location: Brighton
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Job offered by: Blatchington Mill School
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Category:
Head of Geography (Maternity Cover - up to 1 Year)

Required from February 2025

MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1c

NOR 1,650 This is a rare opportunity to lead our thriving Geography department. We are a school with a strong history of students achieving highly in Geography and we are looking for an exceptional leader to take our Geography department to even greater heights of excellence. This is an exciting time to join our school as we embark on a new school improvement plan and build on our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating from February 2022. Fostering a lifelong love of Geography, as well as supporting all our students to communicate effectively is at the heart of our ethos. This is a post for a real enthusiast who holds very high expectations of what the role of Geography should be in our students' lives. You will be given the opportunity to lead a team of talented and committed staff, in a school that prides itself on delivering excellent Geography teaching to all students. We are an ambitious school and we believe that every child can succeed. If you are a great classroom teacher, a self-reflective practitioner, a highly effective communicator and have ambition to develop your career, then please apply to join us in creating an ‘ethic of excellence’ for all our students. Blatchington Mill is a ‘Good’ school. We achieve positive value-added in our exam results, stretch our most able, and support our most vulnerable. We innovate in the classroom, placing huge value on teacher-led action research and professional development. We work in partnership with schools locally and nationally and believe in collaboration and school-led improvement. We are also a designated Stonewall Training School. If you would like to join us, and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere then please read the accompanying person specification and job description and consider if you possess: A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes Knowledge and experience of teaching Geography to GCSE level The ability to lead and manage others to success Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience High expectations of all students Excellent communication and interpersonal skills If you are interested in applying for this role please complete and return an application form before the closing date (CVs alone cannot be considered). Interview date: As soon as possible

Please return your completed application form to Amanda Brasington, PA to Headteacher, via email to recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions. Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff.

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