Subject Leader of Geography

Kingsley Academy
Cecil Road
Hounslow, London, TW3 1AX
United Kingdom

Main Pay Range + TLR 2B + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Full Time, Permanent

September 2024 Start Date 

Exciting news! Kingsley School is on the lookout for a highly skilled Geography Teacher, to join our vibrant faculty as Subject Lead for Geography. This role involves teaching Geography to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced educator seeking career progression. At Kingsley, our team is renowned for its dedication, supportiveness, and inclusive atmosphere, extending a warm welcome to all new team members.

Kingsley Academy, a ‘Good’ 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress since 2019. There is an unapologetic ambition from the leadership team and staff to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence alongside well rounded personal development. This year our dedication to improvement was validated with a 25% improvement in our 4+ English and Maths figure alongside a 26% improvement in our 5+ figure compared to 2019. This improvement marks the start of an incredibly exciting journey at Kingsley Academy and an opportunity to be part of something much bigger as we work towards the next phase of our improvement journey. 

Kingsley Academy has grown significantly in numbers over the last three years and we are now full in every year group with a waiting list across all years demonstrating the successes the school has seen and the positive culture the school promotes. Kingsley Academy is inclusive, supportive and truly serves the local community.

We can offer you:

• A happy and harmonious school community, where staff are valued and respected (in our most recent staff survey 96% of staff said that they enjoy working at the school)
• A centralised behaviour system
• A sensible approach to meetings
• A dedicated staff wellbeing co-ordinator and working party
• A centralised approach to planning, to ensure that we are all sharing our resources and minimising workload
• A strong professional learning offer, with pathways to middle and senior leadership
• An ambitious Senior Team who walk the talk and are approachable, visible and proactive

If this sounds like a good fit, then we encourage you to come and visit the school prior to submitting your application. To arrange a visit please email Julie on jtraynor@kingsleyacademy.org

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools.  We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England.  We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.  

AET Staff Benefits 

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World.  We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

The role is due to commence September 2024

Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024

Interviews are scheduled to take place  as soon as possible after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.