Head of Geography

Head of Geography
South Craven School, Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, BD20 7RL
MPS/UPS plus TLR 1:3 (£9,272)
Permanent, Full Time
South Craven School, supported by South Craven Academy Trust since May 2011, is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school situated in a semi-rural location on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales with easy access to Leeds, Bradford and Greater Manchester. South Craven achieves strong results at both GCSE and A level and has an excellent vocational programme.
Learning is placed firmly at the heart of the South Craven School community. Our main priority is to ensure our students have the best opportunities for success and the highest possible aspirations for the future. We are very proud of our excellent reputation in our local community, recognising our responsibility to provide young people with the skills and qualities to respond to the challenges of a fast changing world.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Faculty of Geography for an inspiring, enthusiastic and talented teacher to lead Geography. The faculty is vibrant and forward-thinking in its approach.
The successful candidate will join the team in September 2024.
The main duties and responsibilities of this post include:
* Teaching of Geography to all key stages.
* Developing and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the Geography curriculum.
* Ensuring high quality teaching and learning across the department.
* Commitment to raising the achievement of every student.
* Working closely with the SLT link and Quality of Education Team to develop the Geography department.
* Strategic development planning and the monitoring and evaluation of impact.
* Contributing actively to the policies and aspirations of the school.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
* The ability to lead the Geography team.
* An ability to teach Geography to A level.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Geography curriculum and pedagogy.
* A track record of positive student outcomes.
* A proven record of success leading a team.
* Personal ambition and the capacity for hard work.
To hear more about this exciting vacancy, please contact Liz Creasey Business Director at
To apply please send your letter of application together with an up to date CV to Liz Creasey
for the attention of the Headteacher.
The closing date for applications to be returned is Friday 12 April 2024, interview date to be confirmed.
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South Craven School is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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