Subject Leader of Geography

The Thomas Aveling School is a fantastic school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and an amazing team spirit - we are a happy school! You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress. We are a popular and over‑subscribed school, being first choice for many families. "Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe.

They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best." – Ofsted, Sept 22. We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Subject Leader of Geography to join this great school. Geography is a popular subject at GCSE, and our department is fully resourced and enjoys excellent facilities. The successful candidate will not only be able to inspire our students to achieve their full potential but will also be able to develop a student’s appreciation of the importance of Geography in its wider context.

"Staff have confidence in their leaders. They feel their workload is manageable through sharing resources and working cooperatively. They are proud to be a member of staff." – Ofsted, Sept 22. Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

• Be an excellent practitioner.
• Have the knowledge and experience or ambition to teach from Year 7 to Year 13 – KS5 desirable not essential.
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and wellbeing are achieved.

• A supportive induction programme.
• Happy, motivated children to teach.
• A happy and caring community.
• A healthy work‑life balance and a committed leadership team.