Head of Geography
Drayton Manor High School
Ealing
- £36,745 - £56,959 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band A (£36,745) – Band C (£56,959) plus Management Allowance 2 (£5,352)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2024
Job overview
HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
Band A (£36,745) – Band C (£56,959) plus Management Allowance 2 (£5,352)
Start Date – September 2024
We are seeking to appoint for September an inspirational and forward-thinking Teacher to take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of a thriving and successful Geography Department.
The successful candidate will be joining an experienced and supportive Humanities Faculty. He/she should be well-qualified, have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach through all Key Stages to Advanced level.
Drayton Manor recognises, and values continued professional development, and as such, training opportunities will be made available to you throughout your career with us. Additionally, we have a legacy of developing educational leaders including supporting staff through a range of National Professional Qualifications. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in all areas of their practice.
Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our three values of Ambition, Character and Civic Virtue embody everything we do, from our wide and ambitious curriculum to the extensive charity and support work our students undertake in the wider community. We truly believe in developing young people to be successful citizens for the future.
Student achievement is consistently high with our most recent progress score at GCSE placing us in the top 8% of schools nationally and A level results that place us in the top 20% of schools.
We offer
· The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do
· The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed
· Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression, including the full suite of NPQs and subsidised post-graduate study
· For those aspiring to senior leadership, the school has an excellent track record of developing senior leaders, including progression to Headship
· Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment
· An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school
· Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including close proximity to the Elizabeth Line
The closing date is 12 noon, Monday 29 April 2024
Interviews will take place from the week commencing Monday 29 April 2024.
Start Date: September 2024
Drayton Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We recognise that this is an integral factor in recruitment and selection and is an essential part of creating safe environments for all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Service.
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. No agencies or CVs.
Attached documents
About Drayton Manor High School
Drayton Manor High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in London serving students between the ages of 11-19. The secondary school, situated in Ealing as approximately 1,566 students on record.
Formerly Drayton Manor Grammar School, Drayton Manor High School was established in 1930, changing to a comprehensive status in 1975. The secondary school converted to academy status in 2012 and was identified as outstanding by Ofsted in the same year.
Headteacher
Ms Lisa Mills
Values and vision
Drayton Manor High School focuses on maximising student’s development and works to ensure they are provided with a broad range of academic, practical, cultural and sporting opportunities. The London based secondary school teaches students to respect differences and promotes equal opportunities, wishing for each individual to succeed to the best of their ability and achieve their goals and ambitions. The school nurtures students global awareness and wants them to have an understanding and appreciation for different groups and nations, along with economic and environmental issues.
Ofsted
“This is an outstanding school. The sixth form is outstanding. The school has a well-deserved reputation of giving all students equal opportunities to succeed. It supports their individual needs so they make outstanding progress. Many of them attain well above average standards. All students are very well prepared for their future lives, whatever their chosen paths. The curriculum offers stimulating extras such as Chinese, Latin and the Duke of Edinburgh award, sixth form community service as well as numerous visits, trips and enrichment activities and makes a significant contribution to students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Many of the enrichment activities broaden students’ understanding of the wider world and different societies”.
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