Head of Geography + TLR 2B (£5348)
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
Windsor and Maidenhead
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 December 2024
Job overview
Required January 2025
Churchmead is a mixed, 11-18 Church of England School welcoming students of all faiths, situated on a 23-acre green belt site in the picturesque Thames side village of Datchet near Windsor in Berkshire.
We are a comparatively small secondary school in which every student is known as an individual. Our values of Courage, Compassion and Commitment are at the heart of the school. Churchmead is committed to becoming an outstanding school following our most recent inspection in which all areas were judged as good.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Head of Geography who will work with the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues throughout the department.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who can demonstrate experience of raising attainment in Geography. You will have a proven track record of success and demonstrate high aspirations for our students. You will be a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is looking for the next step in your career. You will have the capacity and energy to drive improvement, to lead by example and to develop collaboration within the department. A Head of Faculty position could be available for a suitable candidate.
Our teachers contribute fully to the rich extra-curricular programme that the school provides.
To be considered for any post you will also need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
If you believe you have the vision and commitment to work at a school which sets consistently high standards for yourself and your students, please do contact us.
Please visit our website, www.churchmead.org for our Application Pack. For further
details, please contact Mrs L Knight, Churchmead C of E School, Priory Way,
Datchet, Berkshire, SL3 9JQ. Tel: 01753 211330
Email: office@churchmead.org
Closing Date: Friday 20th December 2024
Churchmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Attached documents
About Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
- Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
- Priory Way, Datchet, Slough
- Berkshire
- SL3 9JQ
- United Kingdom
Churchmead School is a mixed, non-selective, Church of England, voluntary-aided, 11-18 secondary school, situated in Datchet in Berkshire. It is a small school with 412 students on roll. Although the school does not currently have its own sixth form, it collaborates with East Berkshire College and hosts some of their courses on site.
Headteacher
Mr C Tomes
Values and vision
Churchmead School aims to provide opportunities for each individual to develop and reach their full potential. The Christian values of courage, compassion and commitment are key to the learning and life of the school.
The secondary school aims to deliver quality learning opportunities through a personalised curriculum, holding to the principle that every learner matters. Teachers strive to produce pupils who are adaptable and flexible, with the necessary transferable skills for the 21st century. Pupils are instilled with an enthusiasm for learning and a thirst for knowledge.
The school’s Christian ethos aims to ensure respect for the rich diversity of the communities in which students live.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher, ably supported by his senior team, provides good leadership. Teaching is securely good because there is a culture of continual improvement. Teachers know their pupils well and plan lessons to meet their needs. Churchmead offers an exceptionally caring and compassionate community where pupils thrive. Their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is at the heart of the curriculum and is a particular strength of the school.”
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