Head of Geography
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Kirklees
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 27 January 2025
Job overview
We are looking for an inspirational classroom practitioner to lead our growing Geography department. We need someone with the drive and determination necessary to improve provision, progress and achievement our wonderful school. Significant leadership development training will be available and as such, this role would suit someone who aspires to senior leadership with the next few years. I believe this could be a career defining opportunity for the right person.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to take drive forward the Geography department at St John Fisher. You will have enjoyed a range of experiences to date that will have prepared you for this role. You will be an outstanding Geography teacher who can demonstrate a track record of raising standards and importantly, be child centred and able to inspire young people to be the best that they can be. You will have the highest expectations for our young people, staff and our wider community, underpinned by our Catholic ethos and mission and aligned with our Catholic virtues.
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is an 11 – 18 school and part of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Multi- Academy Trust.
If you want to work in an Academy where you can make a real difference to young people’s life chances, whilst working within a partnership of Academies, committed to cooperation and collaboration to unlock talent and fulfill potential, then this post is just right for you. In return you will be supported and encouraged to develop further and enjoy a long and rewarding career working across the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
We are looking for someone who:
- has vision, energy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
- is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
- is an inspirational, ambitious Geography teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people
- is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement
- is a highly effective classroom practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners and professionals
- has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people
In return we can offer:
- the opportunity to work in a rapidly improving Academy with a talented and committed team of staff
- a dynamic and thriving student body who deserve the best
- the support and shared purpose of the wider Trust
- a competitive salary
- excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
- national networking opportunities
- a commitment to your own professional development
If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity and / or to arrange a visit, please contact Anastasia Green on
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About St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
- St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Oxford Road, Dewsbury
- West Yorkshire
- WF13 4LL
- United Kingdom
Welcome!
As Headteacher, I am proud and honoured to welcome you to St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the Blessed Peter Snow Academy Trust.
As a Catholic secondary academy, we offer a unique education which places Christ at the centre of everything we do.
It is our mission as a Catholic academy to bear witness by putting Faith into action. Our CARE values – Commitment, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence form part of daily school life.
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a place where all are valued for who they are and where they see themselves going. In partnership with our families, we will guide our young people on a journey that is both spiritual and academic. Together we will shape them into young adults who are true to themselves and who acknowledge their individual worth as being made in the image and likeness of God.
“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full” John 10:10
This is an exciting time to be a part of our community as we are on a rapid journey of improvement and are introducing a range of exciting new opportunities for our students.
We very much look forward to what the future holds for our Academy and most importantly, our students.
Mr Mackey, Headteacher
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