Head of Geography

GEOGRAPHY HOD JOB
· Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS (£36,745 to £56,959) + TLR 1A (£9,272)
· Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
· To Start: April or September 2024
· Location: SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark
We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Head of Department in Geography to lead our team of outstanding staff in this popular and highly successful curriculum area which is delivered at all key stages. Applications are considered from experienced and aspiring leaders.
In 2023, the outcomes for Geography were:
- GCSE: Cohort size: 68, 9-7: 60% and 9-5: 88%
- A Level: Cohort size: 8, A*-A: 38%, A*-B: 88%, A*-C: 100%
St Thomas the Apostle school is a 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form in South London. We are an outstanding school, 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners, and the 3rd best secondary school in the UK (according to The Times). We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.
This post offers you the opportunity to develop your teaching within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, and achievement.
With our expanding Sixth Form and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.


Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:

* New modern, light, and airy building
* Outstanding facilities
* Excellent student behaviour freeing up teachers to teach for the duration of each lesson
* Support for training and development
* Commitment to staff wellbeing including annual staff wellbeing day
* Excellent public transport links
* Free onsite parking
* Safe and secure cycle storage
* Free use of the school gym
* Free use of the school swimming pool
* Free lunches for staff
* Pastries on a Friday morning
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Regular staff social events
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - please contact Ellie Field at the details below to arrange.
St Thomas the Apostle College is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse background. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and minority ethic descent.

How to apply
To apply, please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call them for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.
Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.
· Closing Date: Immediate / by Tuesday 30th January 2024
Please visit our website www.stac.uk.com for more information.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Thomas the Apostle reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
Our school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media checks and satisfactory references.

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